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Official newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Sault Tribe, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation collaborate on addiction treatment services The Hazelden Betty Ford American Indian and Alaska Sault Ste. Marie.” Ford Foundation, the nation’s treatment for adults and youth. It Foundation welcomed the larg- Natives had the highest drug A tribal recovery center is a leading nonprofit addiction treat- has 17 sites across the country as est tribe east of the Mississippi overdose death rates national- primary objective of the tribe’s ment organization, and its net- well as extensive education, pre- as the newest member of its ly and the largest percentage Tribal Action Plan (TAP) to work of quality providers. The vention, research, advocacy and Patient Care Network, a growing increase (500 percent) in over- combat substance abuse. network facilitates shared learn- publishing resources. group of like-minded health care dose deaths from 1999-2015. Chugunov, his team, and ings and collaboration among its The Hazelden Betty Ford organizations working together The Sault Tribe Health tribal administration are at work members while also extending Patient Network—the first of its to expand addiction treatment Division, located in Michigan’s to build a new state-of-the-art the continuum of care for each kind in the addiction treatment services and improve patient out- Upper Peninsula, is the first recovery hospital that will be organization. industry—was launched in the comes. tribal health system in the nation part of the Health Division. The “Hazelden Betty Ford’s evi- fall of 2017. Members are vetted Sault Tribe Chairperson to join the Hazelden Betty recovery hospital will eventu- dence-based approach to helping to ensure they share the net- Aaron Payment said, “I am so Ford Patient Care Network, ally become home to the tribe’s people overcome addiction aligns work’s commitment to effective, grateful to the tribal council, our and the second member from growing array of addiction treat- nicely with the Sault Tribe’s evidence-based practices; collab- tribal employment team mem- Michigan—the other being ment services. quality programs and services, oration; and improving patient bers and volunteers who have Harbor Hall, an addiction treat- “Joining the Hazelden Betty so we’re thrilled to have them outcomes. identified the need for data driv- ment provider in Petoskey. Ford Patient Network is a big join our network and eager to “The power of strategic col- en and evidence based efforts “We are excited to strategi- milestone that will enable us to assist with their expansion,” Bob laboration to improve patient to facilitate a long term road to cally collaborate with the indus- move forward with our plans for Poznanovich, Hazelden Betty outcomes offers great hope for recovery and revitalization of try leaders at Hazelden Betty the recovery hospital and ensure Ford’s vice president of business our field and for the millions of our Anishinabe Biimaadziwin Ford,” said Dr. Leo Chugunov, we’re providing the very best development, said. “Reaching individuals, families and com- (our good way of life). Our col- governing director of the Sault addiction treatment services that more remote areas like the Upper munities affected by addiction laboration with Hazelden Betty Tribe Health Division. “This exist,” Chugunov said. Peninsula is important for our to alcohol and other drugs,” Ford will create a national model partnership will help us respond Network membership pro- Patient Care Network. It’s great Poznanovich said. “As a center to help our people heal from the to the needs of our tribal mem- vides the Sault Tribe with access to have another outstanding, of excellence in our field, we wounds of historical trauma. We bers and the community at large to additional evidence-based trusted partner there.” are dedicated to sharing our own look forward to sharing our chal- by expanding our substance use clinical tools, educational The Hazelden Betty Ford expertise, learning from other lenges and successes with all of treatment and recovery services resources, and consultation Foundation is a national nonprof- high-quality providers like the Indian Country.” and enhancing our integrated on best practices and program it that provides comprehensive Sault Tribe Health Division, and According to the CDC, health and wellness center in design from the Hazelden Betty inpatient and outpatient addiction changing lives together.” Bergman, Hazelden visit tribe to discuss recovery hospital project By Rick Smith Education Solutions, met with between the tribe and the U.S. to coordinate with state represen- into this will be spectacular,” he Officials from the Hazelden various health officials spending Congress as well as bringing to tatives Wayne Schmidt and Lee said. Betty Ford Foundation based most of the day receiving intro- the fore a bureaucratic funding Chatfield in Lansing, Mich. “Help As reported in the January in Center City, Minn., and U.S. ductions, facility tours, briefings obstacle with federal funding me to help you,” he said. issue of Win Awenen Nisitotung, Representative Jack Bergman, and taking meetings to get a solid where the state is involved. Bergman touched on other the need for a recovery hospital called on officials at the Sault picture of components of the tribal Bergman described what he matters regarding the project and became clear after a Rural Health Tribe Health and Human Services and regional services and policies needed from the tribe in order to expressed confidence with those Project community assessment in Center in Sault Ste. Marie on Feb. regarding recovery services and “inject reality” in pushing for the involved. “There is no doubt in the mid-1990s found alcohol 21 to conduct various introduc- related matters. project in Washington, D.C., and my mind that the effort you put See “Recovery Hospital,” page 7 tory functions as another step in One of the meetings included advancing the tribe’s recovery a huddle between Bergman, tribal hospital project. officials, the Hazelden visitors Clinical Director Jordon and an official from the Sault Hansen and Customer Solutions Convention and Visitors Bureau. Manager Stephanie Goode, Probably the most significant both Licensed Drug Alcohol developments to come out of that Counselors for the Hazelden meeting were polishing official Foundation Professional communications on the project

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Photo by Rick Smith Hazelden representatives and Congressman Jack Bergman visited Feb. 21 to meet concerning the tribe’s planned recovery hospital. Back row from left, Sault Tribe Clinic Manager Tony Abramson, Health Services Director Leo Chugunov and Quality Improvement Coordinator Pam Monigle. Middle row, Traditional Practitioner Assistant Supervisor Laura Collins-Downwind, Hazelden representative Stephanie Goode. Remaining rows from left, Sault Tribe Executive Director Christine McPherson, transportation planning coor- dinator Wendy Hoffman, Sault Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Linda Hoath, Hazelden rep- resentative Jordan Hansen, Sault Tribe Traditional Practitioner Assistant Lori Gambardella, Tribal Action Plan Coordinator Nicole Causley, Clinical Social Worker Karen Alexander, Congressman Jack Bergman and Sault

Win Awenen Nisitotung 531 Ashmun St. MI 49783 Marie, Sault Ste. Tribe Board member Kim Gravelle. Page 2 News March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung

JKL Bahweting School’s Elementary January students of the month are (Kindergarten) Kaitlyn Bennett, Wyatt Keating and Fallon Nagy; (first grade) Sophia Lunch, Merryl Adams and Arthur Badenski; (second grade) Saylor McDowell, Karter Franklin and George Solomon; (third grade) Natalie Bennett, August Searcy and Brooklyn Parish; (fourth grade) Ava Eidenier, Katie LaPlante and Andrew Aikens; (fifth grade) Mischa Walters, Kamyrn Corbiere and Dylan Bouschor.

JKL Bahweting Middle School January students of the month are (sixth grade) Calvin Aldrich, Molly Jackson and Jasmine Gardner; (seventh grade) Jaden Dunkel, Mason Morehouse and Laura Krans; (eighth grade) Connor Horn and Samantha Hale. Students of the month for February are (kindergarten) Audrey Bartley, Lucas Clark and Kinley Nelson; (first grade) Kacie Corbiere, Alexxyss Woodhall and Channing Horm; (second grade) Adelyn Perry, Levi Jones and Jenna Arenivar; (third grade) Brianna LaPlante, Cole Gordon and Lorelai Kachur; (fourth grade) Tiffany Berube-Quinn, Saige Geiger-Somes and Sebastian Lewis; (fifth grade) Urijah Plis, Mersaius Peake and Carter Starnes; (sixth grade) Julius St. James and Amya Collia; (seventh grade) Brock LeLievre and Callie Lahti; (eighth grade) Caitlyn Stevens and Trent Morrow. Tribal job openings Apply online at saulttribe.com! and NEWBERRY GOVERNMENTAL Staff dentist (St. Ignace) SAULT STE. MARIE and Community Health technician KINCHELOE (Hessel) Administrative assistant Maintenance technician (St. (Cultural Department) Ignace Lambert Center) Child Care aide Tutor (Escanaba/Gladstone) - Child Care instructor seasonal Community educator (ARC) Student services assistant Cultural activities assistant (Escanaba) APPLY NOW! Cultural activities coordinator Nurse practitioner (St. Ignace) APPLYCall 1-855-JOB-2020 NOW! Environmental associate Dietitian (St. Ignace) General counsel Student services assistant (St. or visit 2020census.gov/jobs Human Resource generalist Ignace) Call 1-855-JOB-2020 Human Resource manager Tutor (Manistique) – part time/ Language instructor seasonal 2020 Censusor visitjobs provide: Medical case manager (Behav- Detention officers (St. Ignace) ioral Health) KEWADIN CASINO 2020census.gov/jobs Medical laboratory technician SAULT STE. MARIE ✓ Great Pay ✓ Weekly Pay Project coordinator Motorpool manager ✓ Flexible Hours ✓ Paid Training Repatriation and Historic ST. IGNACE Preservation specialist Hotel manager 2020 Census jobs provide: Senior accountant Busser Thousands of jobs are available nationwide, Teacher aide (Early Head Restaurant cashier Great pay Weekly pay Start) Cage cashier and many are near you. Help support your Tribal attorney (ACFS) Guest room attendant community Flexible by hours being a Census Paid training Taker. Victim witness coordinator Bar servers HESSEL, ST. IGNACE, CHRISTMAS The U.S.Thousands Census Bureau of is anjobs Equal are Opportunity available Employer. ESCANABA, MANISTIQUE, Bar server MARQUETTE, MUNISING Bartender nationwide, and many are near you. Help support your community by being a Census Taker.

The U.S. Census Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer. March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Notices Page 3 Sault Tribe committee vacancies: apply today! The following committees Sault Tribe members inter- should submit one letter of intent IV - one vacancy (4-year term) term), one regular vacancy, one have vacant seats. ested in filling these vacancies and three letters of recommen- Conservation Committee - alternate vacancy dation from other members to one vacancy (fisher) (1-year Unit V - Marquette (4-year Joanne Carr or Linda Grossett, term) term), one alternate vacancy 523 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Special Needs/Enrollment April’s USDA road Marie MI 49783. Call (906) 635- Committee - six vacancies Elder subcommittees: 6050 with any questions. (2-year term) Unit I - Sault (4-year term), one regular vacancies schedule Sault Tribe USDA Food Applicants over 60 or disabled General committees: Elder Advisory Committees: Unit ll - Hessel (4-year term), Distribution Program staff certify may qualify for a medical deduc- Anishinaabe Cultural Unit I - Sault (4-year term), three regular seat vacancies, two eligibility of clients and distrib- tion as well. Committee - five vacancies - one regular vacancy alternate seat vacancies ute food at a central warehouse Those who may have questions three males (4-year term), two Unit II - Hessel (4-year term), Unit II - Naubinway (4-year in Sault Ste. Marie and repeat should call 635-6076 or toll free female (4-year term) one alternate vacancy term), three regular seat vacan- the process at eight tailgate sites at (888) 448-8732 to inquire. Child Welfare Committee - Unit II - Naubinway (4-year cies, two alternate seat vacancies every month serving 15 counties A nutrition educator is also three vacancies (4-year term) term), one regular, one alternate Unit III - St. Ignace (4-year in all. Those counties served available to help with any nutri- Election Committee - six Unit II - Newberry (4-year term), one alternate seat vacancy are Alger, Chippewa, Delta, tion questions you may have. vacancies (4-year term) term), one alternate Unit IV - Escanaba (4-year Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, The application process to Higher Education Committee Unit III - St. Ignace (4-year term), two regular seat vacancies Schoolcraft, Antrim, Benzie, receive these benefits takes up - two vacancies (4-year term) term), one regular vacancy, one Unit V - Munising (4-year Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, to seven business days from the Health Board - six vacancies alternate vacancy term), two regular seat vacancies Grand Traverse, Leelenau and date the office receives it, and (4-year term) Unit IV - Escanaba (4 year- Unit V - Marquette (4-year Manistee. Those wishing to apply you cannot receive SNAP (food Housing Committee - Unit I term) one regular term), one regular seat vacancy, must reside in one of the 15 coun- stamps) and commodities in the - one vacancy (4 year term) Unit Unit V - Munising (4-year one alternate seat vacancy ties served in order to apply. same month. Applicants need to verify Here is the April 2019 food membership in any federally distribution road schedule: recognized tribe for at least Cheboygan April 24 one member of their house- Hessel, Kincheloe April 1 holds. Applicants also must verify Manistique 1 April 2 all that applies to them on the Manistique 2 April 4 application, such as all income Marquette April 8 received, all expenses paid out Munising April 15 such as child support, day care, Newberry April 17 utility bills, rent or mortgage Rapid River April 10 receipts. St. Ignace April 2 Training opportunities for eligible applicants The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe reimburse an employer 50 per- of Chippewa Indians Workforce cent of your wage for a specified Innovation and Opportunities Act training period. (WIOA) Program has funding Candidates must meet certain available for on-the-job training eligibility requirements and be a and short-term occupational train- resident of the seven-county ser- ing opportunities. vice area. The program may be able to Visit the WIOA office, Chi provide tuition assistance for Mukwa Community Recreation skills training if it leads to an Center, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., industry-recognized certification or call Brenda Cadreau at 635- or under OJT, the program may 4767 for more information. St. Ignace Elder Subcommittee meetings change location The Unit III St. Ignace Elder Subcommittee will hold its monthly meeting the second Friday of every month after the noon meal at the Elder’s Complex, located at 3017 Mackinac Trail, in St. Ignace. The group formerly met monthly at the McCann Building. For questions, call the Elder Services Division at 635-4971 or (888) 711-7356. Manistique elder employment opportunity with Rural Health The Sault Tribe’s Elder and reside in the seven-county Employment Program is accept- service area. Applications and ing applications for a part-time job details may be picked up at Rural Health Program clerk at the Manistique Tribal Health the Manistique Tribal Health Center, 5698 W. US Hwy 2 or by Center. Applicants must be Sault calling Brenda Cadreau at (906) Tribe members aged 60 or over 635-4767. Deadline: Open until filled. “For All Your Tire Needs”

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Marie Tribe of citizens and $30 to Canada. Please [email protected]. Page 4 Membership Services March 15, 2019• Win Awenen Nisitotung Membership Traditional Medicine Traditional Medicine Program March keith Smith 2019 clinic0236 dates Lori Gambardella, 632-5268 Services folks say chi miigwech March 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, Sault Laura Collins-Downwind The staff of the Sault Tribe have been able to put on such Ste. Marie Health Center, 632- March 20, Munising, 387-4721 (906) Traditional Medicine Program an amazing event without all the 0236 Lori Gambardella, 632-5268 March 27, Newberry Health is excited to announce the start help from the community. Laura Collins-Downwind Center, 293-8181 of two new practitioners in the We want to say miigwech from March 20, Hessel Health Gerard Sagassige AnishinAreaaabek Code program, Joe Syrette and Gerard all of us for all of the people who Center, (906) 484-2727 Hours canceled until April. Community and Sagassige. assisted in the kitchen, set up and Joe Syrette Questions? Call Lori Gambardella Family Services Syrette is a member of clean up as well as for all the March 21, 22, 28, 29, Sault at 632-0236 or Laura Collins- 632‑5250 or (800) 726‑0093 Batchewana First Nation and amazing food we were all able to Ste. Marie Health Center, 632- Downwind at 632-5268. USDA: 635‑6076 or (888) Gerard Sagassige is a member share. 448‑8732 of Curve Lake First Nation. The Traditional Medicine Annual “Smoke Pigs Not Cigs” March 20 By Mary-Ellen Hemming against Big Tobacco.” The Kick Both serve the program as tra‑ Program is back in full swing Child Advocacy Center: For the third year in a row, Butts Day website states they ditional Ojibwa practitioners. offering monthly in-services 632‑4001 Sault Tribe Community Health expect more than 1,000 events On Feb. 22, program staff con‑ throughout the service area and Advocacy Resource Center: Education hosts “Smoke Pigs to take place across the United ducted an in-service class at the we look forward to providing 632‑1808 or (877) 639-7820 Not Cigs” – an event aimed at States and around the world. Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial teachings to all the outlying clinic Child Placement Program: preventing cigarette use and Sault Tribe’s event is open to Building on the topics of sites. Each month in which there 632‑5250, 495-1232 or (800) other forms of commercial tobac‑ the public, serving pulled pork Anishinaabe name and clan teach‑ is snow on the ground, we host 726‑0093 co use, among youth. The event and traditional foods at 5 p.m. ings. an in-service incorporating the St. Ignace Office: 643‑8689 takes place at Big Bear Arena Free public skating and ase‑ The name and clan in-ser‑ goals of the Traditional Medicine Manistique Office: in Sault Ste. Marie on March maa (tobacco) teachings from vice was just one of many the Program focusing on improving 20, which is national Kick Butts Traditional Medicine follows at 341‑6993 or (800) 347‑7137 Traditional Medicine Program is the health and wellbeing of our Day. 6 p.m. Munising Office: 387‑3906, offering to the community. It was Anishinaabe people with tra‑ Kick Butts Day is a day of For more information, contact (800) 236‑4705 an opportunity for the community ditional Anishinaabe legends, activism that empowers youth Sault Tribe Community Health at to learn how the two healers pro‑ stories and lessons on so many across the country to “stand (906) 632-5210. CULTURE vide teachings and an opportunity topics people have shown an out, speak up and seize control 635-6050 for the healers to get to know our interest in. Language, Mary Murray community as well. The event If you have any questions Culture Camp, Ojibwe turned out successful with just or would like information on March is National Parenting Awareness Month March is National Parenting tips and parenting stories visit Learning Center & Library over 100 people in attendance. teachings in your areas please Awareness Month. The goal is to http://www.parenting.org. The event brought people from contact Laura Collins-Downwind make everyone aware of the roles Anishnaabek Community EDUCATION many different age groups with at [email protected] or parents play in shaping their chil‑ and Family Services invites you 632-6798 individuals and families in atten‑ Lori Gambardella at dren. The campaign reaches out to come celebrate Parenting dance. The program would not [email protected]. Child Care: 632-5258 to all parents no matter at what Awareness Month at one of our Early Childhood: 635-7722 stage of parenting. family celebrations: Youth Education & Effective parenting is not easy 16th Annual Family Fun Day Activities: 635-7010 and many call it “the hardest job Saturday March 16, 12-2 p.m., WIOA: 635-4767 on earth.” Children’s needs are Kewadin Shores Tent Structure Adult Ed: 495-7305, 632- constantly changing no matter the St. Ignace, MI 6098 stage of parenting. 21st Annual Family Celebra- Higher Ed: 635-4767 The National Parenting tion, Monday March 25, 5-7 p.m. Awareness campaign aims to Chi Mukwa Recreation Center ELDERS help parents work through these (Big Bear) 2 Ice Circle, Sault Ste. Administration: 635‑4971 changes and reminds parents their Marie, MI or (888) 711-7356 role is vital. For free resources, Health Sufficiency Fund, Meals, Transportation, Spring recreation opportunities In-Home Service Over 100 community members attended Traditional Medicine’s clan Chi Mukwa Youth ticipant. Includes program T-shirt class with Joe Syrette at the Niigaanagiizhik Center on Feb. 22. and skate usage (youth 6-adult HOUSING Spring League 14). Administration: 495‑5555 or Youth Spring League runs Classes designed to give (800) 794‑4072 April 8 to May 16 at the Chi beginning skaters a good sense Resident Services: 495‑1450 or Mukwa Community Recreation of balance, confidence on the ice (800) 794‑4072 Center in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. and knowledge of the fundamen‑ Maintenance: Six-week hockey program, tals of good skating plus basic (855) 205‑2840 skate two times a week, team jer‑ skills in the sport. Participants Homeownership: 495‑1450 or sey and socks included. must be able to stand alone on (800) 794‑4072 Mondays and Wednesdays: skates or with the support of a Home Improvement: 495‑1450 6U, 10U and 14U. Tuesdays and skate aid. This will be strictly Thursdays: 8U and 12U. enforced and no refunds will be First two weeks: Instructional RECREATION issued. skates, player drafting and prac‑ 635-RINK (635-7465) Sessions included a 25-min‑ tice. Youth Programs ute group lesson and 25 minutes Non-checking league Events of practice time. One adult is 6U - $125 welcome to skate with each par‑ Pro Shop 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U- $145 Recreation Agreements ticipant during practice time only. Membership Liaison March Schedule (Birth years 2005-2014) At instructor’s direction, parents Unit I 643-2124 (office) Goalies $70 may be invited to skate the first Enrollment Sheila Berger, (906) 635-6050, No goalies for 6U 25 minutes as well. Only invited Administration: 632‑8552 or ext. 26359 Units IV and V Also, $20 family discount adults will be permitted to be on (800) 251-6597 (906) 259-2983 (cell) Mary Jenerou, (906) 450-7011 available for players in the same the ice during the group lesson. Tribal membership cards, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 27 at Munising Health households. Online registration No shoes allowed ice. tuition waiver certifications, Sault Tribe Administration, 523 Center, (906) 387-4721 processed on a first-come, first- Helmets (bike helmets are fine) blood quantum certifications, Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie March 19, 20, 22, 26 and the served basis. No refunds. Limited and pads are strongly recom‑ relinquishment requests, 28 at Manistique Health Center, space is available. Online regis‑ mended. enrollment of children, update Unit II and III (906) 341-8469 tration at www.bigbeararena.com Register online at www. address changes, assist with Clarence Hudak, (906) 430-2004 March 18 at Escanaba Penn Star, bigbeararena.com. For more treaty fishing license, fami‑ Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (906) 786-2636 Learn to Skate information, call Kaylynn at ly genealogy, eagle feather Sault Tribe Lambert Center, 225 March 25 at Marquette Tribal Feb. 27, March 6, 13, 20 and (906) 635-4903 or kcairns1@ permits and form BIA-4432 Wa Seh Dr., St. Ignace, (906) Health Center, (906) 225-1616 April 3, 5:45-6:35 p.m., $50/par‑ saulttribe.net. (Indian preference forms)

Natural ResourceS Wildlife Program: 632-6132 Sault Tribe Health Clinics in 7-County Service Area Fisheries Program: 632-6132 St. Ignace Sault Ste. Marie Manistique Munising Environment: 632‑5575 1140 N. State St., Suite 2805 2864 Ashmun St. 5698W US Highway 2 622 West Superior St. Phone: 643-8689 Phone: 632-5200 Phone: 341-8469 Phone: 387-4721 Law Enforcement/ Toll Free: (877) 256-0135 Toll Free: (877) 256-0009 Toll Free: (866) 401-0043 Toll Free: (800) 236-4705 Conservation 635-6065 Escanaba Hessel Newberry Marquette For emergencies, dial 911 1401 N 26th St., Suite 105 3355 N. 3 Mile Rd. 4935 Zeez Ba Tik Lane 1229 Washington St. Phone: 786-2636 Phone: 484-2727 Phone: 293-8181 Phone: 225-1616 March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Membership Services Page 5 Sault Tribe Wellness Collaborative established to increase programming for the membership Since the summer of 2018, Tribe Wellness Collaborative. a variety of departments began The event utilized the Big Bear meeting in an effort to better uti- Arena’s nature trail and snow- lize the tribe’s existing resources shoes, as well as the community to provide more programming kitchen and adjoining hospitality geared towards wellness for the room. Participants from this event membership. At this time, the raved about what a nice idea it departments involved in the col- was to pair a nice outdoor activity laboration include Community with a warm delicious meal and Health Nutrition and Diabetes, luckily the weather was perfect Community Health Education, that day. Youth Education and Activities Some of the coming events (YEA), the All-In-One Fitness include a Women in Business Club and the Recreation Division, luncheon highlighting the Sault which is charged with taking the Tribe’s Nutrition, Fitness and project lead. The group meets Recreation departments. The monthly to plan activities and community kitchen, fitness center events, of which most are held and Big Bear Arena will be show- at the Big Bear Arena. However, cased to a community crowd of expanding to the outlying areas is 50 businesswomen. a goal for the work group as well A team member fitness chal- as including additional depart- lenge is tentatively slated for Community Heath dietitians made warm and healthy snacks in the Big ments when appropriate. early May, a Lift-A-Thon fund- Bear kitchen for the snowshoers. Many departments in the raiser for the end of May as well — www.saulttribe.com or www. — Youth Education and group were already working on Two twilight snowshoers among as an elder and youth social in bigbeararena.com Activities, (906) 253-1321 projects such as the Big Bear many at the Big Bear Nature Trail June. — Sault Tribe Community — All-In-One Fitness Club, T:6” Summer Recreation Program’s Feb. 19. Afterward participants For more about events or pro- Health Nutrition, (906) 632-5210 (906) 635-4935 healthy eating segment provid- headed to Big Bear for snacks. grams, please contact one of the — Sault Tribe Community — Recreation Division, (906). ed by Sault Tribe Community departments listed below or visit: Health Education, (906) 632-5210 635-4758. Health’s registered dietitians. included a traditional feast, arts Sault Tribe Community Health and crafts, fitness activities, Education has already collab- prizes and live music. The event orated with Youth Education was a youth mentoring project and Activities with kayaking and involved YEA’s tribal youth events, and works across the council as well as JKL Bahweting seven-county service area to pro- School’s string quartet. The collaborative effort allowed the LIFELINE SERVICE mote physical activity, healthful nutrition and commercial tobacco departments involved to achieve from AT&T free living. This group is intend- some of their grant objectives ed to expand upon the existing while offering a holiday meal programming and develop new and activities to the membership. events for the membership. Additional departments involved The first collaborative event with the event included Elder If you are a qualified low-income Services as well as the Motorpool was last December when the resident of Michigan, you may group hosted the Elder and Youth Department. Social at the Big Bear, which The Snowshoe Moon Walk on be eligible for discounted service Feb. 19 was also part of the Sault from AT&T under the Lifeline program. You may qualify based on your income or if you receive government financial assistance.

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IMAGES: PAN_Breeze_III_StrVrtOpenVBlu.psd CMYK 574 ppi Users:freelancer:Desktop:BBDO:_PRINT:730479-1_Lifeline_WOI:Washington:Links:PAN_Breeze_III_StrVrtOpenVBlu.psd Page 6 Language March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Ziisbaakadoke Giizis Anishinaabemowin 2019 Sugar Making Moon “Rules are not necessarily sacred, principles are.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt by Susan Askwith A number that’s important for Anishinaabek . . . These are our teachings, the principles that help us, So far in 2019, we’ve looked at numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10: the Anishinaabek, to conduct ourselves in an ethical bezhik, niizh, nswe, niiwin, naanan and midaaswi. They’re fun manner and spend our time productively. to learn since we can use our fingers to practice. This month Niizhwaaswi Mishoomisak we’ll focus on 7, specifically, the Seven Grandfathers. Seven Zaagidwin Love Practice absolute kindness is niizhwaaswi. Think of it this way: niizh is 2 and the waas- Minadendmowin Respect Act without harm wi could refer to 5—so 2 + 5 = 7. (Waaswi does not actually Aakde’ewin Bravery Use courage to choose mean 5. But you will see as we look at other numbers that you Gwekwaadziwin Honesty Tell the truth will be helped if you imagine it does mean 5. Just a little mem- Dbaadendizwin Humility Treat all life equally ory trick. Nbwaakaawin Wisdom Use good sense Debwewin Truth Be faithful to reality How do you say that? Ngodoode This refers to , specifically, one family; members Learning tip for Niizhwaaswi Mishoomisak: Pick out the teaching family that means the most to you. Figure out how to say it. Jot it on a scrap of of one household. When “one” is a word by itself, we say paper as a reminder. Repeat it to yourself everytime you eat something. “bezhik.” If it’s part of a bigger word, we say “ngod.” “De” is the word for heart. So we have family as those What?! Fingers again?...Yes! with one heart. Helen Roy (see her on YouTube) teach- Most sources on learning new languages say we learn es that “oo” can mean small bits of action are going on, more easily by playing. So draw these simple faces and you which is certainly true in families. have fun with your “handy” finger puppets to represent your To say “ngod,” remember “n” sounds like “nnnn,” and family members. Have them talk to you or to each other! “god” sounds like the English word “good” (see pronun- What to say? Use the “Little Chats” below. Review: Ninj = hand Ninjiinhs = finger ciation guide below). “OO” sounds like the “o” in the English word “go.” “De” sounds like you’re starting to say the English word “deck.” So try that out: ngod-oo-de. Yup! That’s it!

SO much bigger than ngodoode!! Anish families—we count a lot more than just those living under one roof. Here are some words for family members. You can use them in the “Little Chats.” N’gashi...... My mother N’g wis...... My son N ’o o s ...... My father N’daanis...... My daughter N’dawemaa..My sister Niitaawis...... My cousin Little Chats N’niikaane....My brother N’wiidigemaagan...... My Bangii ganoozh! (Have a little conversation!) N ’o o k m i s ...... My grandma spouse Wenesh wa? Who is that? N’zigos...... My auntie N’mishoomis...... My N’gashi wa. That’s my mother. N’zhishenh...My uncle grampa (Notice “N’” at the beginnings means “my”) Another possible response to the Little Chats Minwaagami ziisbaak- conversation is “Wegwenh iidig,” “I don’t know daaboo. who it is.” Sap tastes good.

Washime minwaagami ziiwaagmide! I never make Syrup tastes better! the same mistake twice. I make it five or six times, just to be sure.

Pronunciation guide; How to sound really good: Let’s just stick with these basics: Letters sound like they do in reading English, except for these ones. E-kinomaagozit n’daaw. a sounds like U in cup i sounds like I in fit I am a learner. aa sounds like A in fall ii sounds like EE in feed

o sounds like OO in book e sounds like E in fed Learning Anishinaabe- oo sounds like O in grow g sounds only like g in go mowin is gradual. Expect nh has no sound at all; it is only a SIGN that the vowel in to make lots of mistakes. front of it is said in a nasal way. Laugh at them and keep English has a lot of strange spellings. Our system of writing is eas- on trying! ier. We pronounce all the letters shown, even if we say some of them pretty fast and some are pretty quiet. March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 7 Keel: “The state of Indian nations is strong” By Rick Smith He again called for a halt on the partnering with you and holding National Congress of American Amid “great resurgence,” growing unity, he urged reorganizations for an assessment you accountable, just as we have Indians (NCAI) President U.S. government to deliver on treaty obligations of damages and infuse tribal pri- since 1944.” Jefferson Keel delivered the 17th orities into restructuring plans. He invited elected leaders and school teacher as teacher of the Washington who are sworn to annual State of Indian Nations The president also commented the American people to become year, Little League International uphold the federal government’s Address on Feb. 19, 2019, in at length about the threats to “our Indian Country allies and to learn banning race-based mascots and legally mandated trust and treaty Washington, D.C. Afterwards, wellbeing, places and ways of about Indian Country history tribal nation’s building robust obligations to tribal nations by U.S. House Represenative Deb life in every conceivable way” and contemporary circumstances economies. providing adequate, stable fund- Haaland (NM-1 and citizen of the posed by climate change and to develop understanding and Further, he said, “Our unity ing for programs that serve our Pueblo of Laguna) delivered the how Indian Country advance respect for these Americans. is seen in our growing alliances, people,” he said. congressional response, giving solutions. “We are leading on Indian Country was reminded powerfully displayed in recent He described how some tribes her perspectives on the current climate action,” he said, “because that the NCAI is their watchdog legal briefs defending the Indian stepped forward and offered aid state of affairs in Indian Country. we recognize future generations in Washington, D.C. “We have Child Welfare Act. They saw 325 to those who needed it not only to Sault Tribe Board Chairperson will either revere us for our bold you back in protecting tribal sov- tribal nations, 57 Native organiza- own their citizens, but to others and NCAI First Vice President initiative in this moment, or con- ereignty and fighting for your pri- tions, 31 child welfare organiza- impacted by the shutdown. He Aaron Payment made introduc- demn us for the doomed planet orities,” he said. “Always have, tions, 21 states, several members said Indian Country cannot afford tory remarks on behalf of the we’ve left them. Simply put, we always will.” of Congress and other partners another shut down and America speakers. can no longer afford deniers. We At last, the president asked join forces to keep Native chil- should not stand for another U.S. Senator Tom Udall, chair- need doers — doers committed to tribal leaders to partner with dren immersed in their tribal one. “And no leader of the fed- man of the Senate Committee of working together as one to save NCAI and offer their voices, families, cultures, languages and eral government should stand Indian Affairs issued a response our planet for all. We need the guidance, wisdom and help to communities.” for it either,” said Keel. “Each in a press release on Feb. 12 in U.S. government to lead with us. collectively develop vibrant Keel also observed Indian took an oath to protect the U.S. which he reaffirmed his commit- Yet, today, we find that govern- futures. “Our people can afford Country advances stem from the Constitution against all enemies, ment in helping Indian Country ment broken.” no less in this time of great “foresight and counsel of our foreign and domestic. That sol- through struggles on vital issues. While calling for a cleans- uncertainty — and great opportu- ancestors” and still grows thanks emn oath is to this country — not After Keel went through pre- ing of the federal tactics of fear nity,” he said. to the everyday hard work of a party or an individual. If there’s limary remarks, he went straight mongering, racism and “false The full text of the address is countless individuals working another shutdown, it should to the point, “I stand here today narratives,” Keel said leaders in available online at http://www. in many diversified fields of include the salaries and health- to proudly proclaim to you, Congress and the current admin- ncai.org/about-ncai/state-of-indi- endeavor. He also attributed the care of everyone in Congress and Congress, the administration and istration must come together and an-nations/SOIN2019_President_ resurgence to tribal sovereignty, the White House.” the world: The State of Indian put country before party. Keel_FINAL_Remarks.pdf. self-determination and the NCAI. Keel also railed against the nations is strong, and we grow In regards to Indian Country, Haaland’s congressional The NCAI president then threat posed by the Trump admin- stronger every day,” he said. he cited many federal actions response is online at http:// turned to the failures of the istration’s efforts to undercut reg- Describing several signs needed to be taken so that the www.ncai.org/about-ncai/ United States government to ulations by which tribal nations indicating a “great resurgence,” federal government can live up to state-of-indian-nations/Haaland_ honor their treaty obligations in put land into trust through the Keel mentioned instances such its trust and treaty obligations to SOINResponse_02112019.pdf. increasing degrees, especially in U.S. Department of the Interior as actor Wes Studi speaking his Indian Country. Udall’s response is also online recent developments such as the (DOI) and the reorganization ancestral Cherokee language at In closing, Keel promised the at https://www.indian.senate.gov/ partial government shutdown. of the Bureau of Indian Affairs the Oscar awards, the State of U.S. government NCAI will be news and look for references to “It represented a gross derelic- without tribal input and against Florida honoring a Seminole with them “every step of the way, the NCAI and Udall recommits. tion of duty by our leaders in Indian Country’s declared wishes. Pata resigns from NCAI post National Congress of American President Keel. eral government-to-government Indians (NCAI)’s Executive Pata, who is the longest serv- policies, and promoting a better Director Jacqueline Pata ing executive director of NCAI, understanding among the general announced her resignation with has agreed to continue leading public regarding American Indian the organization on Feb. 19 after NCAI during its transition to its and Alaska Native governments, nearly 18 years of service. next executive director. people and rights. “During Jackie’s tenure, “After having time for thought For more information about the NCAI grew substantially as an and reflection, I have decided organization, log on to the web organization, forged partnerships to resign from my role as NCAI site www.ncai.org. within Indian Country and among executive director,” said Pata. outside allies and achieved signif- “Serving NCAI and tribal nations icant successes in our advocacy has been one of the greatest hon- TRIBAL MEMBER REGISTRATION IN THE TAX AGREEMENT AREA with Congress, the executive ors of my life. I am proud of that branch and in the federal courts,” service and know that I leave TRIBAL MEMBERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES said NCAI President Jefferson NCAI with a strong foundation Keel. “NCAI is appreciative of for continued growth under new (Including the Issuance of Certificates of Exemptions) the leadership Jackie has shown leadership.” in her stewardship of the organi- NCAI advocates on behalf of zation, and we wish her well in tribal governments and communi- INITIAL REGISTRATION AND OR CHANGE OF ADDRESS her future endeavors,” continued ties, promoting strong tribal-fed- Under the Tax Agreement between the Tribe and the State, tribal members who live within the From “Recovery Hospital,” page 1 — “Agreement Area” are able to claim exemption from certain state taxes. In order to take advantage of abuse in the EUP “considerably higher than state and national levels.” these benefits, the member must with be registered the Tribal Tax Office and must prove that they do The elevation was attributed to a number of factors, including wide- live in the “Agreement Area.” spread acceptance of alcohol abuse as culturally normal in the region, inadequate community awareness of the extent of the problem, inade- The registration process begins with the member filling out an “Address Verification Card” and quate education on the health dangers of excessive alcohol consump- providing their name, address, and other personal . information The member must also provide a tion, lack of activities that don’t involve alcohol and a lack of detox- copy of their MI driver’s license, MI State ID card, or voter’s registration card. All of these forms of ification and treatment centers for youth and adults, along with other State identification MUST have the member’s current address and that address must be located in the contributing conditions. The project has been simmering since then with Tax Agreement Area. Members must also include a utility bill in their name and their current address an assortment of necessary steps surfacing and tackled along the way to as an additional proof of residency in the . Tax Agreement Area now. The Tribal Tax Office cannot register a member with the MI Department of Treasury unless these A coalition called the EUP Detoxification Planning Task Force documents are included with the “Address Verification ” Card. formed and in 2001 in response to growing concerns about the lack of detoxification and recovery services. The coalition consisted of Sault Tribe Health and Human Services, Sault Tribe Police Department, the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Lake Superior State University, Great CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTIONS Lakes Recovery Centers, Upper Michigan Behavioral Health, EUP Veterans Services, War Memorial Hospital, Hiawatha Behavioral Health Tribal Code 43.1103 states that Resident Tribal Members shall notify the Tribal Tax Office in writing and others. The coalition developed an outline on the need for recovery prior to moving their principal place of residence. services, plans and statistics. The proposed site for the facility is on a 160-acre parcel of land If the Tribal Tax Office receives a request for a Certificate of Exemption and the address for the about 4 miles west of the I-75 interchange on M-28. Features planned member on the request is not the same address as the that the Tribal Tax Office and MI Department include living quarters for extended-term clients, walking paths, ponds, of Treasury have on record, then no Certificate of Exemption can be issued. trails and discreet traffic flow. Overall, the facility is to be designed to We will usually attempt to contact the member ask to them update to their address by filling the out exude a tranquil environment. “Address Verification Card” and providing the required , documents but it is the member’s Sault Tribe Health Services Director Leo Chugunov said the project responsibility to provide this information. Certificate A of Exemption can not be issued unless the will also create many jobs in the area. Aside from the assortment of member has filed the correct information proving that they live within the Agreement Area. construction jobs, the recovery hospital should have a complement of about 100 people.

Page 8 News March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung NCAI initiative to better serve Indian Country WASHINGTON, D.C. — The multimedia development software historical and contemporary doc- nations and the United States.” for those seeking a deeper under- National Congress of American programs, technologies, and com- uments, including resolutions, The initial phase of NCAI’s standing of U.S. tribal history and Indians (NCAI) announced on munications platforms, NCAI will publications, photographs and capacity building work is being relationships,” said Cora Gaane, Feb. 12 its launch of a five-year produce regular podcasts, video conference proceedings. This will supported by a two-year grant SVP-National Tribal Philanthropy initiative to enhance the organi- blogs, online multimedia presen- increase NCAI’s value to Indian through Wells Fargo’s recently leader at Wells Fargo. “We are zation’s capacity to (1) advocate tations, digital stories, interactive Country and the general public launched Indian Country philan- honored to be able to support this for tribal sovereignty, and (2) pro- info-graphics, and other mul- as a source of living history and thropic initiative, and NCAI is important initiative.” vide tribal leaders and key deci- timedia resources to inform its cultural understanding. actively pursuing funding from Founded in 1944, the NCAI sion-makers with cutting-edge primary audiences about the latest “This initiative will signifi- other philanthropic givers to sup- is the oldest, largest and most education and information policy and governance develop- cantly enhance the resources, port its work during the ensuing representative American Indian resources on federal policy and ments, and the historical context reach and impact of NCAI as it years of its capacity building organization in the country. NCAI tribal governance. The initiative for those developments. works to protect tribal sovereign- plan. advocates on behalf of tribal seeks to do so through two main Creation of a digital NCAI ty and advance Indian Country’s “Digitizing 75 years of critical governments and communities, threads of strategic work: archive: NCAI holds the irre- consensus priorities,” said NCAI and irreplaceable tribal data and promoting strong tribal-feder- Multimedia-based resources placeable records of 75 years of President Jefferson Keel. “It information will provide tribal al government-to-government on policy and governance: The collective discussion, deliberation promises to raise NCAI’s value and non-tribal entities around the policies, and promoting a better initiative will grow NCAI’s abili- and action by tribal nations for and visibility as a go-to resource world access to important cul- understanding among the general ty to develop and share multime- the advancement of tribal sover- for timely and useful information tural and historical information public regarding American Indian dia resources on critical federal eignty. This initiative will create about the nature and current state that will help build capacity for governments, people and rights. policy and tribal governance top- an online, publicly searchable of the government-to-govern- tribal organizations and provide For more information visit www. ics in real time. Using the latest archive of key digitized NCAI ment relationship between tribal a wealth of historical documents ncai.org. GAO says DOI should look into tribal hindrances By Rick Smith Department of the Interior (DOI) employing the HEARTH Act, are distributed properly within frames for reviewing leasing reg- The U.S. Government to form contracts and compacts three areas of difficulty remain previously agreed upon time ulations proposed by tribes under Accountability Office (GAO) transferring the administration of hindering tribes in using those frames. the HEARTH Act. recently released a report to federal programs to tribes. The tools. Further, DOI lacks documen- The GAO said the report congressional committees titled GAO was asked to investigate First of all, the BIA fails to tation of time frames in its pro- resulted from reviews of the Indian Programs: Interior Should issues of tribal self-governance, provide tribes with key informa- cesses for reviewing proposals ISDEAA and HEARTH Act Address Factors Hindering specifically under the Indian Self- tion when the tribes try to admin- under the HEARTH Act, resulting along with associated federal Tribal Administration of Federal Determination and Education ister programs under self-deter- in exceedingly long waits for regulations and guidance, federal Programs. The report was sent Assistance Act (ISDEAA) of mination contracts, leaving tribal reviews, some lasting for years. reports, congressional testimo- to the Senate Subcommittee on 1975 and the Helping Expedite leaders at disadvantage when The GAO recommended the ny, and other related general Regulatory Affairs and Federal and Advance Responsible Tribal making decisions about taking BIA to take these actions: 1) information and perspectives. Management along with the Home (HEARTH) Ownership Act over federal programs for their Develop a process for consistent- The investigation also included Committee on Homeland Security of 2012. people. ly providing tribes with documen- interviews or written correspon- and Governmental Affairs and Federal components involved Secondly, the BIA lacks con- tation in identifying resources dence from DOI agencies and essentially makes four recom- in the ISDEAA and HEARTH Act sistent and transparent procedures in administering programs using offices along with five tribal mendations to streamline proce- are the DOI and the Department in making determinations of who self-determination contracts. 2) organizations — the Coalition of dures for tribal administration of of Health, Education and Welfare. performs program functions and Develop a process resulting in Large Tribes; Great Plains Tribal federally funded programs. The GAO reported failures in what resources are available. consistent determinations and Chairmen’s Association, United The GAO reported the fed- current procedures and made four The GAO also found the DOI clarity to tribes of inherently fed- Indian Nations of Oklahoma, eral government has been pro- recommendations for corrective does not have an efficient method eral functions. 3) Establish a pro- Kansas and Texas; United South moting tribal self-governance action. of tracking and monitoring fund- cess to track and monitor funding and Eastern Tribes; DOI Tribal among federally recognized According to the report, while ing of tribal self-determination of self-determination contracts Self-Governance Advisory tribes for more than 40 years. the DOI took steps to help tribes contracts and self-governance and self-governance compacts. Committee; National Congress of Federally recognized tribes may pursue self-governance through compacts with tribes. Hence, DOI 4) Develop a clearly documented American Indians; and the Native make arrangements with the training on forming compacts and does not have assurances funds process with established time Governance Center. Michigan Democratic Party now has an Anishinaabek Caucus By Rick Smith their tribes are Andrea Pierce of Working with county and dis- teams and for the Michigan State A recently formed and autho- the Little Traverse Bay Bands of trict Democratic parties, the cau- Board of Education and state rized caucus in the Michigan Ottawa Indians, Julie Dye of the cus forwarded its first resolution, legislature to impose sanctions Democratic Party seeks to focus Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, which passed unanimously on the against any education institution on issues of the state’s American Tom Shomin and Desmond Berry convention floor. The resolution or sports team that continues Indian tribes. According to an of the Grand Traverse Bay Band condemned the use of the term the use of the term “redskins” announcement from the caucus, of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. “redskins.” or any other race-based sports membership in the Michigan Pierce, the first chairwoman of The resolution points out the team names, mascots, images, Democratic Party Anishinaabek the caucus, realized last year the term “redskins” degrades and logos, antics, song lyrics or other Caucus is open to any Michigan need for a caucus to represent the diminishes American Indians displays deemed by American Democratic Party member, but interests of the state’s tribes. throughout the U.S. history as Indians as racially or culturally chair and committee head posi- Michigan Democratic Party shown by numerous studies offensive. tions are reserved for registered Chairwoman Lavora Barnes and personal experiences of the When reached online, Pierce Anishinaabek of Michigan’s fed- spoke at the party’s 2019 Spring people of Indian Country and said, “I really hope that bringing erally recognized tribes. Convention in Detroit, Mich., on beyond. Since American Indian the Anishinaabek will empower Four members of three of Feb. 19 in support of the caucus students are entitled to education- and bring us to the table that we Michigan tribes formed the cau- formation and acknowledged al environments equal to other have been left away from.” Andrea Pierce, co-founder of the cus, which was recently autho- the need for including the state’s students, the resolution calls for Those interested in joining the recently established Michigan rized by the state’s Democratic American Indian communities in the condemnation of the term by caucus may contact them at Democratic Party Anishinaabek Party. The four co-founders and the political process. all education institutions or sports [email protected]. Caucus.

Resolutions The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe passednegotiations. at the cationSault of expenses Tribe with no effect Boardand related assistance meeting services to 2019-39on and Feb. 2019-41 19 of Chippewa Indians convened 2019-32 — ACFS – Child on tribal support. members who live in the tribe’s — Authorized tribal land leases on Feb. 19 in Sault Ste. Marie, Care Development Fund 2801 2019-34 — Continuing service area. to individuals. Mich., at the Kewadin Casino and 2805 FY 2019 Budget Funding Authority Government 2019-36 — Family Violence 2019-42 — Acceptance – 2019 and Convention Center. All were Modifications — Approved a Schedule C for Fiscal Year 2019 Prevention and Services Program Indian Housing Plan Amendment present except for board repre- budget decrease in U.S. Health — Approved continued funding — Authorized an application #1 — Amended the plan and sentatives McKerchie, Gravelle, and Human Services (HHS) for the tribe’s governmental func- submission for a $166,790 grant requests plan approval from the McKelvie, Hoffman, Causley and funds of $120,000 along with tions that haven’t finished pro- from the U.S. Department of U.S. Department of Housing and Hollowell. an increase of HHS funds of cessing budget reviews for fiscal Health and Human Services, Urban Development. Resolution number 2019- $160,200, both with no effect on year 2019. Administration for Children and To view these and other pre- 31 — 2020 Common Interest tribal support. 2019-35 — OVW Fiscal Year Families. The funding would viously approved resolutions in Agreement — Authorized Sault 2019-33 — Health Center 2019 Tribal Sexual Assault assist the tribe’s efforts to provide their entirety, visit the Sault Tribe Tribe’s participation in the 2020 – Substance Abuse and Mental Services Program — Authorized immediate shelter and related website at www.saulttribe.com Common Interest Agreement as Health Services Administration an application submission for supportive services to members in and follow these menu options: one of five signatory tribes of (SAMHSA) – Sault Tribe Opioid a $325,000 grant from the U.S. domestic violence situations who Government, Downloads, Board the 1836 Treaty of Washington Prevention and Response FY Department of Justice, Office On live in the tribe’s service area. Meeting Votes and Approved to share information with the 2019 Budget Modification — Violence Against Women. The 2019-37, 2019-38 and 2019- Resolutions, select desired year other signatory tribes regarding Approved a budget modification funding would support proposed 40 — Authorized tribal land lease and finally date of meeting. the coming 2020 Consent Decree for personnel changes and reallo- direct sexual assault intervention cancellations. March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 9 Tribal sovereignty affirmed in U.S. Court of Appeals Greektown bankruptcy court ruling By Rick Smith Buchwald Capital Advisors, grounds of having tribal sover- the tribe’s motion to dismiss after Supreme Court acknowledged A federal appeals court LLC, sued Sault Tribe alleg- eign immunity from such claims. finding that a waiver of tribal tribal sovereign immunity could decision rendered on Feb. 26 ing Greektown Holdings, LLC, Buchwald contested the tribe did sovereignty requires expression harm those who may be unaware affirmed a previous ruling that transferred $177 million to or for not have sovereignty citing a fed- by board resolution and could not they are dealing with a tribe, Sault Tribe possesses sovereign the benefit of the tribe at a time eral bankruptcy code and because be implied through bankruptcy have no knowledge about tribal immunity from claims in a bank- when Greektown Holdings was the tribe waived sovereignty in proceedings. immunity or have no choice in ruptcy proceeding stemming not financially solvent. filing bankruptcy petitions. The United States Court of the matter, but it is the reality of from Greektown financial trans- The tribe filed a motion to After some continued litiga- Appeals for the Sixth District in sovereign immunity. actions in 2005. dismiss the complaint on the tion, a bankruptcy court granted Cincinnati, Ohio, affirmed the “Accordingly,” the court decisions, essentially noting in noted, “we defer to Congress and the conclusion of the ruling the the Supreme Court to exercise Tribe donates to Sault YAC fundraiser court recognizes the dismissal their judgment in this important Sault Tribe pitched in $5,000 as a sponsor of the from lampposts in the downtown area of Sault Ste. may seem unfair as even the area.” Chippewa County Community Foundation Youth Marie and Lake Superior State University from Advisory Council (YAC) veterans banner project Memorial Day to Labor Day during three seasons. called History of Hometown Heroes in honor of The YAC fundraiser is for a field service trip to the DOI takes Ashmun Street active duty military members and veterans connected Caribbean island of Hispaniola to help install a water to Chippewa County. The banners will be displayed filtration system for a Dominican Republic village. parcel of land into trust SAULT STE. MARIE — ervation status is a must. “Our Sault Tribe’s downtown building long range plan is to continue to at 531 Ashmun St. in Sault Ste. use this land for essential gov- Marie was taken into trust by the ernmental purposes including Department of the Interior, as incubating tribal enterprise devel- published in the Federal Register opment which supports tribal pro- on Feb 11. The building, about grams, services and operations,” .55 acres, comprises the Ojibwe Payment said. “Our ancestors and Learning Center and Library and founders are smiling down as we Sault Tribe Culture offices, the see this dream become realized.” tribe’s Tamarack Businss Center, The tribe purchased the down- the River of History Museum, the town retail space in the mid- Sault Tribe Gaming Commission 1990s and “Our Tribal Board and a number of tribal govern- decided that rather than invest in ment offices on the lower level. a much less expensive building Photo by Rick Smith It is adjacent to the tribe’s admin- on our original reservation, the Sault Tribe Board of Directors Chairperson Aaron Payment and YAC coordinator Abby Baker (center, L-R) dis- istration building at 523 Ashmun tribe would acquire former retail play the presentation check at a Feb. 19 board meeting. Back row from left, board members Charles Matson St. space to help revive the down- Sr. and Keith Massaway, Kewadin Casinos CEO Ron Olson, Sault Kewadin Casino General Manager Allen Sault Tribe Board Chairperson town,” said Payment. “We gladly Kerridge, and board members Jennifer McLeod and Denise Chase. Front row from left, board members Darcy Aaron Payment said tribal juris- contribute a payment in lieu of Morrow and Kimberle Gravelle, Payment, Baker, YAC student Taylor Pitko and Chippewa County Community diction is key to fully operating taxes and TIFA for our downtown Foundation Executive Director Debbie Jones. as a government such that res- properties.” Page 10 News March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Whitmer responds to federal Asian carp prevention plan LANSING — Noting that my and natural resources lend a Road Integrated Feasibility work needs to be done to refine draft Brandon Road Report (the protecting the Great Lakes is a shared sense of urgency to the Study and Environmental Impact the design before additional Tentatively Selected Plan), cost top priority, Governor Gretchen responses. Statement.” The report sets forth measures are installed. The state estimates have tripled — from Whitmer recently submitted “Michigan’s tourism industry the federally recommended plan supports expanded involvement $275 million to $778 million — her response to a U.S. Army and the hundreds of thousands to prevent aquatic invasive spe- of Michigan and other “partner despite relatively few changes in Corps of Engineers report detail- of jobs it supports depend on cies, chiefly invasive carp, from jurisdictions” in the engineering the plan. ing potential future actions at the preservation of our water, moving through the Chicago and design phase of the project Citing urgency as well Brandon Road Lock and Dam in but right now, an increasing Area Waterway System into the to spur innovation and improve as potential cost savings, Joliet, Ill., a critical pinch point number of Asian Carp are being Great Lakes. transparency and understanding Eichinger’s letter calls for accel- for stopping Asian carp from detected near Brandon Road, The report calls for restructur- of the project. erating the pace of the project, entering Lake Michigan. and it’s putting the future of our ing the Brandon Road Lock and The Michigan response also which has a targeted construction Whitmer’s letter was joined Great Lakes, our economy and Dam and installing acoustic and encourages consideration of completion date of 2027, and by one from Daniel Eichinger, Michiganders’ well-being at electric barriers, an air bubble emerging technologies, including provides ideas to streamline the director of the Michigan Depart- risk,” Whitmer stated in her let- curtain and several other technol- a cavitation barrier — a concept project’s design. ment of Natural Resources, ter. ogies to deter Asian carp move- that earned the top award in “If invasive carp were to enter which has long been involved in Michigan’s responses ment. Michigan’s 2018 Great Lakes the Great Lakes basin, the con- federal and bi-national efforts to fundamentally support the The state of Michigan sup- Invasive Carp Challenge. sequences would be irreversible protect the Great Lakes from the Brandon Road Report, offi- ports layering multiple tech- Whitmer expressed concern and costly,” Eichinger stated in threat of invasive Asian carp. cially titled the “Final Great nologies at the site to improve about the project’s estimat- his letter. “Action is urgently The potential effects of Asian Lakes and Mississippi River overall protections, but there ed cost, noting that since the needed to keep invasive carp carp on the Great Lakes econo- Interbasin Study – Brandon is also a recognition that more August 2017 publication of the from entering the Great Lakes.” EPA updates toxic business chemicals list Ice shanty removal dates approaching WASHINGTON, D.C. efforts on chemicals that are The Michigan Department Mecosta, Midland, Missaukee, Shanty owners whose struc- — The U.S. Environmental still on the market. of Natural Resources reminds Montmorency, Newaygo, Oceana, tures fall through the ice are sub- Protection Agency (EPA) As recently as 2018, the anglers that mandatory ice shanty Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, ject to penalties of up to 30 days released an update of the Toxic TSCA Inventory showed over removal dates are approaching. Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon in jail, fines of $100 to $500, or Substances Control Act (TSCA) 86,000 chemicals available for Regardless of the date, shanties and Wexford. both. If a shanty is removed by a Inventory on Feb. 20 listing the commercial production and use must be removed before the ice is Ice shanties in the southern government agency, the court can chemicals actively manufac- in the U.S. Until this update, unable to safely support them. In Lower Peninsula may be used require the owner to reimburse tured, processed and imported in it was not known which of warmer weather, the ice quickly daily as long as the ice is safe, that agency for an amount up to the United States. these chemicals on the TSCA can become unsafe for anglers to and they are removed each day. three times the cost of removal. A key result of the update is Inventory were actually in com- retrieve their property. On Michigan-Wisconsin DNR conservation officers that less than half of the total merce. Under amended TSCA The deadline for removal from boundary waters, ice shanties remind individuals going onto the number of chemicals on the – The Frank R. Lautenberg waters in the northern Lower must be removed by midnight ice to use extreme caution as tem- current TSCA Inventory (47 Chemical Safety for the 21 Peninsula is midnight Friday, Friday, March 15. peratures rise in the spring. The percent or 40,655 of the 86,228 Century Act – EPA was required March 15. Counties in this area For all Upper Peninsula coun- repetitive thawing and refreez- chemicals) are currently in to update the list and designate include Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, ties, shanties must be removed by ing of ice weakens its integrity, commerce. As the result of a which chemicals are active or Arenac, Bay, Benzie, Charlevoix, midnight Sunday, March 31. decreasing its ability to support tremendous effort on behalf of inactive in U.S. commerce. Cheboygan, Clare, Crawford, Following the mandatory additional weight from people, thousands of stakeholders and To download the public Emmet, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, removal dates, ice shanties still snowmobiles, ORVs and shanties. manufacturers from across the version of the initial TSCA Iosco, Isabella, Kalkaska, Lake, may be used but must be removed For more information, go to country, this information will Inventory, , go to http://www. Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, daily from the ice. Michigan.gov/DNR. help EPA focus risk evaluation epa.gov/tsca-inventory.

2019 Sault Tribe Inland Application

Please fill out the following application indicating all harvest tags that you would like in addition to your 2019 Harvest card. The Harvest card authorizes you to participate in activities pursuant to Chapters 21 and 23 of the Tribal Code only. Great Lakes activities require separate permits pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Tribal Code.

In 2019, the cost for each member will be $5. You must pay with a check or a money order (DO NOT SEND CASH) payable to Sault Tribe. A $36 NSF charge will be applied to all checks returned by a financial institution. Credit and debit cards can be used but ONLY in person at the Law Enforcement office. If you have questions, please contact Sault Tribe Law Enforcement (906-635-6065). Youth (16 and under) and Elders (60 and over) are not required to pay fees. New applicants must provide a copy of their Tribal card and if born after 1960, proof of hunter safety. All members who held a 2018 harvest license MUST complete a harvest report whether you had any activity at all or a license will NOT be issued.

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Hunting harvest card (please select which tags you Non-hunting harvest card are applying for) Application Harvest Tags Includes Inland fishing, general gathering, small game, Includes Inland fishing and general gathering. Deer waterfowl, migratory birds and general furbearer. Spring Turkey

Fall Turkey Pine Marten, Bobcat, River Otter, and Fisher Harvest Tags (Trapping)

Bear and Elk Applications will be available on the Sault Tribe website and the newspaper in April 2019 Walleye and steelhead permits for the specially regulated seasons will be available by contacting the Natural Resource Department, 906-632-6132 or see website for details (www.saulttribe.com). For all other permits pursuant to chapter 21 and 23 of the Tribal Code, you must contact the Conservation Department @ 906-635-6065 (i.e. State Firewood and State Maple Sap). Please mail completed applications to: P.O. Box 925 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Health Page 11 Sault Tribe Behavioral Health re-issued accreditation By Brenda Austin indication of Behavioral Health’s looks forward to working with The Sault Tribe Health dedication and commitment to your organization in its ongoing Division’s Behavioral Health improving the quality of the pursuit of excellence.” Sault Tribe Health Center Program was recently notified lives of the people they serve. The three-year accreditation they have been re-issued a “Services, personnel, and applies to alcohol and other three-year accreditation based documentation clearly indicate drugs/addictions prevention Employee of the Month Employee of the month on a recent survey they partic- an established pattern of con- programs for children and is Debbie Sirk, at right ipated in. The Commission on formance to standards,” Boon adolescents and the following with Health Director Leo Accreditation of Rehabilitation wrote. “Your organization should Behavioral Health outpatient Chugunov. “Deb was Facilities, or CARF, an inde- take pride in achieving this high treatment programs: instrumental in getting the pendent, nonprofit accreditor level of accreditation. CARF Alcohol and other drugs/ Behavioral Health Program of health and human services will recognize this accomplish- addictions for adults, prepared for the CARF sur- programs provided the accredita- ment in its listing of organiza- Alcohol and other drugs/ vey. As a long time CARF tion. tions with accreditation. CARF addictions for children and ado- surveyor, her knowledge and In a letter signed by CARF commends your organization’s lescents, expertise was invaluable,” International President/CEO commitment and consistent Mental health for adults and said Health Center Operations Brian J. Boon, Ph.D., he wrote efforts to improve the quality of Mental health for children and Manager Joanne Umbrasas. achieving the accreditation is an its programs and services and adolescents. Health Division brings new tools to fight opiate dependency By Leo Chugunov, opiates for 14 days. This require- Lucemyra, which significantly opiate free days required for the heavy machinery for the dura- Health Director ment is established for safety rea- decreases opioid withdrawal start of Vivitrol Program. tion of treatment. It may cause Last year, the Sault Tribe sons to let us use Vivitrol in the symptoms and makes it easier Lucemyra is not for everyone. a decrease in blood pressure, Health Division launched the outpatient setting. On the other for adults to abruptly quit opioid Like any medication, Lucemyra a decrease in pulse, dizziness, Medically Assisted Treatment hand, such a requirement cre- usage. Lucemyra is now avail- comes with certain risks. syncope and other potentially (MAT) Program using a medi- ates a barrier for many potential able at Sault Tribe pharmacies in Lucemyra may interact with a dangerous conditions. It is very cation called Vivitrol. This MAT patients who are willing to stop Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace and number of drugs and cannot be important to stay hydrated during Program was successful in elimi- using opiates but are concerned Manistique. used with alcohol. the Lucemyra’s treatment. nation of cravings for opiates but about withdrawal symptoms. Lucemyra treatment may be Patients who are using If you or a loved one suffers a drawback made it suitable for An acceptable solution for administered in the outpatient Lucemyra in an outpatient from opiate dependency, please only a limited number of patients. this serious problem arrived setting for up to 14 days with setting should be very careful talk to your provider at Sault Those who would like to enter with the FDA’s approval of dosing determined by symptoms or completely avoid activities Tribe Health Division about the Vivitrol Program must not use non-addictive medication called and can be used during those 14 such as driving or operating Lucemyra and our MAT Program. IHS releases strategic plan to guide quality health care in 2019-23 The Indian Health Service to working with tribal and urban Indian health system into an opti- feedback and recommendations care service delivery throughout announced its strategic plan Indian organization leaders to mally performing organization; on the draft plan. the health system and to strength- for fiscal years 2019-23. The improve and sustain quality care — Strengthen IHS program “The plan is the result of en the health status of American plan will help guide ongoing for American Indians across the management and operations. collaboration among our IHS Indians.” efforts in providing health care nation.” The plan addresses access leadership and staff and tribal and The strategic plan supports for American Indians across the The plan focuses on three stra- to quality health care services, urban Indian organization part- IHS’ work in providing a com- United States. tegic goals centered on access, strengthening organizational ners who offered their feedback prehensive health care service “In consultation with the tribal quality and management and capacity, and improving opera- and expertise,” said Rear Adm. delivery system managed by the nations served by the agency, operations: tions and communications across Michael D. Weahkee, IHS prin- IHS, tribes, tribal organizations IHS has developed a road map — Ensure comprehensive, cul- the system. cipal deputy director. “This col- and urban Indian organizations. to increase access to compre- turally appropriate personal and The IHS strategic plan reflects laborative effort enhances IHS’ To see the plan, visit https:// hensive, culturally appropriate public health services are avail- the feedback received from tribes, commitment to improving health www.ihs.gov/strategicplan/. care throughout Indian Country,” able and accessible to American tribal organizations, urban Indian said Health and Human Services Indian people; organizations, IHS staff and other Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan. — Promote excellence and stakeholders. An IHS federal-trib- “HHS and IHS are committed quality through innovation of the al workgroup provided critical Roy Electric Co. Inc. Sault Tribe Community Health seeks IndustrIal – CommerCIal – resIdentIal Don’t get caught without power again! to increase colorectal cancer screenings Generators: Sales, Installation, Maintenance By Mary-Ellen Hemming Enhancement for Cancer cancer education projects, by a Trained Licensed Electrician Sault Tribe Community Health Screening award is from the including a media campaign and Visit our website for a list of services! Education was recently awarded National Indian Health Board a mailed reminder for Sault Tribe an $8,000 grant to improve with support from the Centers for members who may be in need of (906) 632-8878 www.royelectriccompany.com colorectal cancer screening rates Disease Control and Prevention. screening. among tribal members. The three-month award will fund According to the American The Tribal Health Systems Community Health’s colorectal Indian Cancer Foundation, MY LIFE IS MOBILE. colon cancer is the second most common cancer among Native SO IS MY CREDIT UNION. Americans (behind lung cancer). It is also the second leading cause of cancer death. Colon cancer doesn’t usually show symptoms, and that’s why screenings are so important for saving lives. Screens can find and remove polyps, or little balloons in the colon, before they become cancerous. The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is to get screened regularly starting at age 50 or younger if you have a family history of colon cancer or polyps. The good news is that With our web enabled mobile app, you have access anywhere in the world, when caught early, colon cancer anytime, wherever you are. View accounts, transfer money, make deposits is 90 percent survivable. and more all from the palm of your hand using your smart phone or tablet. To show your support and to help save lives, you can wear blue throughout the month of March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. You can also call your Sault Tribe health care provider to discuss your screening options. Visit the Colorectal Sault Tribe Community Health Education was recently awarded an Sault Ste. Marie • Brimley • Bay Mills Cancer Alliance’s website for $8,000 grant to improve colorectal cancer screening rates among tribal Kinross • Cedarville more information. members. www.soocoop.com NCUA Insured Page 12 Features March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Ask the employee specialist: Rehire policy Dear team members: This is employment is terminated invol- explanation should be clear that will be determined by your rehire another in a series of articles untarily must serve a waiting you wish to return to work, how date. that will provide information period before being eligible for you will ensure your success in Please send your questions to about company policies and rehire with the tribe. Team mem- re-employment and your intent to Gloria Kemp, employee special- practices and to address ques- bers who leave the tribe through make a long-term commitment as ist, at [email protected] or tions from team members. Team voluntary termination and do a team member with Sault Tribe. call (906) 635-6050, extension members who have questions not fulfill the appropriate notice The explanation does not need 26230, or mail to 523 Ashmun they would like to see addressed requirements are also subject to to be long nor does it need to Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI in future articles are invited to the waiting period. explain every detail behind your 49783. send them to the employee spe- The waiting period is as fol- termination. Attach the form to This column was prepared for cialist, Gloria Kemp. lows: a first time involuntary your employment application. general information purposes Question: I was terminated termination cannot be rehired for Human Resources will let you to help you to better understand and want to reapply but haven’t 30 days; second time involuntary know as soon as possible if the Sault Tribe’s policies and the met the waiting period require- termination cannot be rehired for remainder of the waiting period workplace. The information pre- ment. Can I get the waiting peri- 180 days; after the third involun- has been suspended. The waiver sented is not intended as legal od reduced? tary termination, the team mem- does not remove the termination advice. While it was accurate at Answer: A rehired team mem- ber cannot be rehired for one from your file. There is no prom- the time it was written, the con- ber is a person who once worked Gloria Kemp year. ise or guarantee that you will be trolling laws and tribal employ- with any Sault Tribe operation, outlines circumstances under A former team member may hired for any particular position. ment policies can change. You whose formal termination (vol- which former team members request a waiver of the rehire Human Resources may recom- should always check the tribe’s untary or involuntary) paperwork might be rehired and any relevant policy. To request a waiver, you mend special conditions such as a intranet for current copies of any was completed, and now has guidelines. It applies to former should obtain a rehire waiver non-gaming license or a non-key applicable employment policies. been offered and accepted a posi- team members who left the com- form from Sault Tribe’s Human position. If there are any inconsistencies tion in any Sault Tribe operation. pany on a permanent basis and Resources Department. Complete When you are rehired, you between this article and appli- The Sault Tribe rehire policy does not refer to any team mem- the form, which must include an will have to complete the intro- cable laws and/or policies, the defines the rules for rehiring for- ber who is on medical leave. explanation justifying why you ductory period as if you were a applicable laws and/or policies mer team members. The policy Any team member whose should receive the waiver. The new hire. Eligibility for benefits shall apply. Non-Native non-traditional student Stephen Kiger calls LSSU’s Native American Center home By Brenda Austin being welcomed that drew me in Arizona. from negative experiences than Stephen Kiger is not a there.” Very underweight in 2105 at positive ones,” he said. Native American but calls Lake Born and raised in Lansing, just 130 pounds and barely able “LSSU’s Native American Superior State University’s Kiger’s family moved to to walk, he looks healthy today Center is a great place to come (LSSU) Native American Center Rudyard when he was 16, where and walks almost everywhere and study, or just hang out,” (NAC) home. Kiger, in his late he graduated from high school. he goes. “It’s been a long tough he said. “You don’t have to be 30s, has returned to LSSU after After attending LSSU for a short road,” he said. “You see and a tribal member, everyone is talking classes there almost 20 while in their newly formed fine absorb things differently when welcome here. You have access years ago as a 19-year-old. arts program, in conjunction faced with your own mortality.” to computers, a math tutor, des- A Native American friend with Algoma University in Sault, Looking forward to the ignated quiet times, and com- of Kiger introduced him to the Ontario, Canada, he left for Big future, Kiger is working on a fortable seating; all with a great NAC his first year on campus Bear, Calif. four-year degree in psychology. vibe and helpful welcoming peo- and it soon became his home Kiger returned to Michigan His first two semesters back ple.” away from home. “At the time I in 2015 and was facing even at school were at Lansing’s “Being back is almost like was experiencing a lot of family more turmoil, going through Community College, and he is time has stood still — but it issues and it made concentrat- his fourth battle with small cell now in his third semester, but hasn’t,” he said. “NAC Director ing on school tough. I was shy lung cancer. Before returning his first back at LSSU. He plans Stephanie Sabatine was there and quiet with a small social Stephen Kiger to Michigan and going to the to use his traumatic past as a when I attended 20 years ago. network, and the turmoil in my was, and still is today, a very University of Michigan in Ann youth and his perspective as a She is doing such an amazing life suppressed me even more. inclusive environment,” he said. Arbor for treatment, he was four-time cancer survivor, to job at juggling everything cur- I came into the NAC and it was “Even when I didn’t have class- undergoing therapy at Loma help others. “I think that if you rently and is such a positive the only place I felt safe to sit es I wanted to be here. It wasn’t Linda University in California, apply yourself you can grow human being. I know it’s not and study, and everybody there only just an escape, but it was not far from where his three from anything. Sometimes you easy on her. I’m so grateful and greeted me with open arms. It the vibe and overall feeling of children and their mother lived have a tendency to grow more happy that she is still there.”

Sharon Hovie retires from tribe afterOne year commitment 18 years for Win Awenen Nisitotungof service monthly newspaper. By Brenda Austin Tribe Accounting Department Fired Pizza has been in business, Online For edition their 2019 will havecalendar link ofto website.I believe some are lifelong. I Sharon Hovie said goodbye as a clerk in Oct. 2000, and and their food truck will be park- events and locations, visit them will miss the elders; they are like recently to the Sault Tribe elders transferred to the Elder Center in ing throughout the Sault area and on Facebook at https://www. having a whole bunch of grand- she calls “her grandparents” April 2013. driving out of town occasionally facebook.com/Carvitos/. parents. They recognize that my on Feb. 15, after making the Her first weekend as a retired as far south as Petoskey. “I have made a lot of friends thoughts, feelings and service to decision to retire. She was an person she and her husband In addition to Sharon and working for the Sault Tribe, and them was genuine,” she said. employee of the Sault Tribe for Stephen, enjoyed some sunshine Stephen, their daughter Leslie over 18 years, spending 12 years and warm weather in Florida. Hovie works with them, and in accounting and seven at the Then in May they will be open- Leslie’s two young sons, Carver, Sault Tribe Elder Center as the ing their pizza business up for 4, and Cannon, 2, enjoy some Elder Service secretary. She was the season. She said this is the homemade pizza when they visit originally hired into the Sault fifth year that Carvito’s Wood mom at work.

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One of few people in the area who had Jodoin has worked for the those was learning traditional made sticks, but he didn’t know Sault Tribe since graduating high Anishinaabe singing with other of anyone in the community who school in 2011; he works out students on the school’s drum, was well known for making them. of the Executive Office under Ogema Miinisino and teacher “Before my first attempt I started the direction of the Membership Chris Gordon. asking local signers for direction Services Director Jessica “I can remember from a very about commonly used materials. Dumback. He is married to his young age, maybe 3 or 4, that Over the next few weeks I gath- high school sweetheart, Jenna I had ered the suggested materials and Perry and together they have a always started crafting via trial and error. 7-month-old daughter, Harper. had a The first drumstick rods I ever His parents are Lori and Cory passion used were some old fiberglass tent Jodoin of Sault Ste. Marie. for the poles I found in a dumpster. After drum; it a few failed attempts, I found that attracted hollow tent poles can’t withstand me in a a constant beating,” he said. way that I Jodoin makes two styles of could not drumsticks; sticks that are from explain,” 20 to 23 inches in length are used said Cody Jodoin on powwow drums; and from Jodoin. 12 to 15 inches, for use on hand His involvement as a youth drums. His drumstick rods today and his love of singing led him are made using solid fiberglass to attend evening singing classes poles, which are commonly used at Bay Mills Community College to mark the edges of driveways during his two years there as a during the winter months for student. With an already over- snowplowing. The process he loaded class schedule, he attended uses to create the sticks is very the evening singing sessions for creative. Powwow drum heads are made from a variety of stretched animal raw hides most commonly from elk, fun, not credit. He still sings “Although I have been crafting moose, deer, steer and buffalo. These hides, depending on the thickness, will often change in tone from the with many of the same men sticks for five years now, I still surrounding environment. High humidity causes drums to flatten where low humidity causes them to tighten. he learned from as a student at continue to learn new things in A common style of powwow drum used in the 1970s and 1980s and still sometimes today is a bass drum, BMCC, such as Mike Willis and the process. I learn something which requires a special type of stick. Base drums are typically made using thinner animal hides, which Mzzhickkekahbah Thomas. new with every stick I make.” makes them delicate so they can’t withstand the constant pounding of a heavy leather stick. So Jodoin “…These are guys that have Other materials he uses include makes what are known as “fluffy sticks” (above right) for bass drums. These sticks are made with leather been around since I was young deer leather, he has also used backed fluffy material on the head to create a soft tone on the drum. and I am very fortunate to contin- deer-tanned sheep and goatskins, ue learning from members of the duct tape, glossy vinyl and holo- world renown singing group, Bear graphic tape made for use on Creek,” he said. vehicles, dental floss for thread, Jodoin said he now sings thin memory foam, electrical tape, with a number of groups from sports foam wrap (similar to a vet Northern Michigan and Canada. wrap), and cloth sports tape which “I don’t sing or travel with any is typically used on hockey sticks. one drum group in particular, I “People are often surprised sing when I can and when I am when I tell them how many dif- invited.” ferent types of materials are used Some of the drum groups in making sticks. I always remind Jodoin has had the pleasure of people there is no right way or singing with include Aabizii wrong way to make sticks, this is Singers, Bear River Singers, just how I make them.” Sugar Bush Singers, Mission Each drumstick set he creates Krik Singers, Baawating Singers, is priced differently, depending Young Biisineh Singers, Elk on the requests of the customer. Spirit Signers, and the Old School Customers either order single Ojibwe Singers. sticks or sets of matching sticks. As Jodoin became more “Drum groups often like to have involved with singing as a young a set of 10-12 matching sticks. adult, he decided to give drum- Matching sticks are visually stick making a try; that was five appealing, but more importantly years ago at the age of 20. He still identical sticks create a cohesive carries one of the first sticks he sound on the drum,” he said. ever made to remind him how far Jodoin has shipped his sticks he has come in his craft. all across the United States and “The most important part of Canada from Florida to Alaska. singing is the drum beat, and you One of Jodoin’s proudest can’t have a drum beat without moments as a stick maker is sticks. As Anishinaabe people, the when he sees popular drum dewagun (drum), is our heartbeat groups using his work. “I have and it has a very unique quality had the pleasure of making to heal and bring people togeth- sticks for drum groups like er. This, in my opinion, is what Blacklodge (Washington), Bear makes my craft so special; my Creek (Ontario), Smokey Town drumsticks, along with the drum (Wisconsin), Young Kingbird create the heartbeat of our peo- (Minnesota) and countless others. ple.” I have idolized many of these Jodoin said it takes two to drum groups since I was a kid and three hours to make a single stick. to see them use my drumsticks is Because drumstick making is a a dream come true!” very personalized experience, Jodoin’s sticks have also Jodoin communicates with his been seen on the popular customers to gauge preferences Travel Channel television show for colors, weight, length and feel Delicious Destinations when show and drum type/sound, then crafts host Andrew Zimmern visited a each stick based on customer reservation in Montana to learn request. about traditional Native American “When I first started making cuisine. Page 14 • March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Win Awenen Nisitotung • March 15, 2019 • Page 15 Sault has snowiest February on record More snow, winter storms, forecast through April for Michigan’s U.P. By Brenda Austin what one of dispatchers called this year, generally March was a Sault Ste. Marie saw its snow- the ‘snowricane.’ Here are some heavy snowfall month with a foot iest February on record going statistics during the 24-hour peri- or more in spots and April still had back more than 100 years, with od from 5 p.m. Sunday (when 7 to 12 inches. We figure anoth- 45.2 inches of the either loved or the storm started ramping up) er foot or two of snow before it despised white stuff. until Monday at 5 p.m. when the comes to an end sometime in April And according to Chief winds started dying down. In or early May.” Meteorologist Tom O’Hare of that 24-hour period dispatchers O’Hare said his job as a mete- the 9&10 News Weather Team in answered over 550 calls for ser- orologist is fun, but also challeng- Cadillac, Mich., the U.P. and its vice with 122 of those being 911 ing. He said in northern Michigan residents can expect between 1 to calls. For many of those hours, there are many factors he has 2 more feet of snow and from two it was only two people answer- to take into consideration when to four more winter storms before ing and dispatching emergency putting together a comprehensive it comes to an end in April or early responders, working with road weather forecast, such as how May. So keep those warm boots by crews, keeping in contact with much ice cover is on the Great the door and your shovels within Chief Meteorologist Tom O’Hare of utility companies, dispatching tow Lakes and local terrain, among reach, because although spring is the 9&10 News Weather Team trucks to stranded motorists and others. officially here March 20, Father being compared to the1998 fall keeping track of everything that Many snowmobilers and out- Winter isn’t done with us yet. storm, the Fitzgerald storm of was being done. Our 911 dispatch- door sports enthusiasts participat- Tom Pink of Sault Ste. Marie gets ready for an early morning of ice fishing on the St. Mary’s. Snow and ice covered vehicles, garages and homes with above average snowfall for February. Here are some season snowfall 1975 and the Armistice Day storm ers are awesome!” ing in activities such as ice fishing, totals (through February) across of 1940. O’Hare said, “I have some snow shoeing and cross country both the U.P. and lower Peninsula In a Facebook post on March friends in the U.P. and I have skiing are enjoying the above of Michigan: Calumet (Tamarack), 1, Chippewa County Central been telling them to expect at average snow fall, while others are 304 inches; Calumet (Calumet Dispatch said, “Now that most least another 2 feet before the end keeping an eye to the sky hoping Lake), 255; Marquette, 205; of the snow has been moved and of the season. The stats indicate to see more blue than white and Munising, 190; Petoskey, 133; the sunshine is out (at our 911 that same thing, because in the are waiting for warm May showers Newberry, 132; Sault Ste. Marie, Center) it was time to look back last 20 years when we have had in anticipation of planting June Photos by Brenda Austin 130; Gaylord, 108; St. Ignace, 102; at how busy our team was during some heavy snowfall seasons like flowers. Tahquamenon Falls, 99; Moran, 92; Charlevoix, 91; Cedarville, 79; and Rudyard with 74 inches. On Feb. 24, everyone across Michigan was impacted by what many are referring to as a “bom- bogenesis” or “cyclogenesis,” the rapid development or strengthen- ing of a low-pressure center where the central barometric pressure drops at least 24 millibars in 24 hours. During that storm, wind guests of more than 60 mph were felt throughout the state, knock- Snowbanks are so high behind the Sault Ste. Marie McDonald’s that they tower over parked City workers in downtown Sault Ste. Marie clearing snow covered roadways near Sault Tribe ing out power, downing trees and Ice fishing shantys on the lower St. Marys River next to the shipping channel in the Shallows. In the background is Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. vehicles and hide the fact that there is a large building on the other side. newspaper offices. 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Page 16 Features March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Garrett earns runner up in first ever girls championship By Brenda Austin and they held a free intro to wres- The Michigan Wrestling tling practice. Garrett was hooked Association (MWA) recently held from day one, said her mother. “I its first Michigan High School knew nothing of wrestling, how Girls Wrestling Finals on Feb. 3, the sport worked or if Kailyn was at Adrian College’s Merillat Sport any good at it,” she said. “For a and Fitness Center. The MWA girl that’s only been wrestling 15 awarded champions in 14 weight months to have the success she classes, with Sault Tribe member has had so far and to have goals Kailyn Garrett taking runner up of wrestling in college, it makes in her weight category after com- us so proud.” peting against six other girls. Caudill added that wrestling Garrett is a 14-year-old fresh- is more than just wins and losses. man at South Lyon High School, “She is learning how to pick her- in South Lyon, Mich., and this self up after losses and to work past season was the only girl on hard for what she wants.” the all-boy team and an active Garrett said no one has ever member of the varsity teams suc- said anything negative to her cess. directly about participating on Girls wrestling participation a boy’s team. There have been has almost doubled since 2014 a few smiles from the boys on with more than 16,565 athletes other teams when they realized competing during the 2017-18 they were going up against a girl. season, according to the National She said, “I can beat most of the Garrett wrestles a male opponent during a regular Wrestler Garrett on the podium as runner up in her Federation of State High School guys.” season match. weight category in girls wrestling state finals. Associations. Michigan High Garrett said she likes how School Athletic Association wrestling forces her to push her- (MHSAA) member high schools self and become a better athlete. reported 250 girls participating in She also participates in the shot wrestling last season. put during track season, but said Kailyn’s mother, Nikki (nee wrestling is a more challenging Allard) Caudill, said, “Kailyn sport. “You have to find some- has always been a very athletic thing to motivate yourself. When kid. She’s played many sports you are in a match, it’s just you and has excelled at them, but she and that one other person, so if hadn’t found that one thing she you work hard you can generally loved until she started wrestling. accomplish your goals.” It started when we were up in Garrett has a sister, Alexis, Sault Ste. Marie last fall visiting 15, who also began wrestling the my brother. He was wrestling end of last season but since they around with her and had a really attend different schools, the sis- hard time getting up. He told me I ters don’t practice together. She needed to seriously consider put- also has two brothers, Preston, ting her in wrestling. 16, and Bailey, 18. Her parents The Michigan MatCats is a are Nikki Caudill and stepfather wrestling club out of South Lyon Ben Caudill, and James Garrett. STCI_SmokePigsFlyer.pdf 1 2/7/2019 11:20:09 AM Austin presented with two Airman of the Quarter awards

Photo by Jennifer Nicole Wolonsky Travis Austin, a senior airman and radio frequency transmission systems technician in the U.S. Air Force, is stationed at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, N.M. He enlisted in May 2013 and has been stationed in Turkey, South Korea, Italy and New Mexico. On Feb. 14, 2019, SrA Austin was presented with Airman of the Quarter for Advanced Systems and Development Directorate, and Airman of the Quarter for Space and Missile Systems Center. He also received Airman of the Quarter in 2018 when stationed in South Korea at Camp Red Cloud’s 604th Air Support Operations Squadron. SrA Austin is the son of Brenda Austin, of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and Ken Austin, of Richmond, Va., brother of Holly Osburn, and brother-in-law to Kyle Osburn. Presenting the award to SrA Austin was Daniel S. Crouch, GG-15, DAF Chief, Ground Systems and Space Operations Division. March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Page 17 Kinross sports equipment drive coming soon From Kinross Building gently used sports equipment Recreation Center at 43 Wood drive, the coalition accepts etc.) and all other sports gear a Healthier Community donations for their Play It Lake Road in Kincheloe from gear for youth of all ages, such as figure skates, lacrosse Coalition Forward: Sports Equipment April 1 through May 15, Monday ranging from children in pre-K equipment or swim goggles in a This spring, the Kinross Drive for local youth. through Friday, from 12 p.m. to to teens in high school. This good, usable condition. Please, Building a Healthier Community All of the donated gear 8 p.m. The equipment will be includes baseball gear (bats, no exercise equipment, junk or Coalition (BHCC) is calling for can be brought to the Kinross available to local families at a gloves, cleats and helmets), trash. gear giveaway on May 15. All football gear (balls, cleats, etc.), The BHCC plans to host MSU Youth Outreach Program visits items will be free and given on basketball gear (balls, shoes), equipment drives and giveaways a first come, first served basis. hockey gear (helmets, pads, each year in the spring and fall. Sault Tribe students mid April The giveaway takes place from skates, shin guards, etc.), dance For more information, contact For the fourth year in a row, to students in grades 8-12. The 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kinross gear (leotards, tutus, tap shoes, DeeDee Frasure at the Kinross the Michigan State University’s MSU business students will pres- Recreation Center. ballet shoes, jazz shoes), soccer Recreation Center at (906) 495- Native American Hispanic ent developmental workshops on In the sports equipment gear (bass, cleats, shin guards, 5350 or [email protected]. Business Students (NAHBS) team building, presentation skills voted to return to Sault Ste. Marie and leadership development. On to offer youth leadership skills April 11, a community potluck Elders enjoy good food and great company to our students. The 2019 MSU and cultural exchange takes place NAHBS Youth Outreach Program from 5:30-7:30 p.m. On Friday, takes place at Sault Tribe’s the workshops are presented from Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Building in Sault Ste. Marie, Contact YEA Youth Service Mich., on Thursday and Friday, Coordinator Lisa Burnside at 484- April 11-12. 2298 or [email protected] The outreach program is open with any questions. MSU pre-college summer program The MSU Native American Friday, June 28, 2019. Business Institute (NABI) is a To be eligible, students must: FREE week-long pre-college — Be a current high school summer program for American student Indian high school students who — Have a 2.8 or higher will be in grades 9, 10, 11 or 12, cumulative grade-point average during the coming school year — Submit a completed appli- and interested in learning about cation packet by the established college and the field of business. May 3 deadline. Participants work with To learn more about NABI Michigan State University col- and to download an application, lege faculty and staff, tribal visit http://mbp.broad.msu.edu/ Photo by Brenda Austin leaders, Native business own- nabi/. Friends Frank Marble, Basil Willis, and husband and wife James W. Young, and Elizabeth B. Young enjoyed ers and Fortune 500 corporate The application deadline is lunch together at the tribe’s Sault Elder Center and sat down for a visit afterwards. representatives in a seven day May 3, 2019. Applications can “business boot-camp” that be sent by mail or email to: exposes participants to the uni- Native American Business Soo Lakers PeeWee AA win NIHL tourney versity environment, the college Institute application process, the various Dr. Kevin Leonard degrees available in business Multicultural Business and tribal law and numerous Programs professional development oppor- 645 N. Shaw Lane Room 419 tunities. East Lansing, MI 48824 This year’s program runs (517) 353-3524 from Saturday, June 22, through [email protected] Clan teachings in Munising March 20 The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Traditional Medicine Program presents clan teachings with traditional healer Joe Syrette on March 20 at the Munising Tribal Health Center, 622 W Superior St., Munising, Mich. Begins at 5 p.m. with a potluck, teachings from 6 to 7 p.m. Please bring a dish to pass. 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The com- But, we do not believe in states On Feb. 1, USDA published necessary, encouraging states need to restore the original intent ment period closes April 2. where unemployment is 4 percent in the Federal Register a pro- to renew their focus on helping of the Supplemental Nutrition abuse of administrative flexibil- that ABAWDs should be able to posed rule entitled Supplemental SNAP participants find a path to Assistance Program (SNAP), ity in SNAP has undermined the stay on food assistance intermina- Assistance Program: self-sufficiency. In a recent letter which is to be a second chance ideal of self-sufficiency. When bly.” Requirements for Able-Bodied to the nation’s governors, Perdue and not a way of life. Perdue’s then President Bill Clinton signed Congress implemented Adults Without Dependents explained, “These waivers weak- comments came on the heels the legislation that instituted this work requirement in the (ABAWD). en states’ ability to move the of the U.S. Department of work requirements for ABAWDs Personal Responsibility and Work Under current SNAP statute, ABAWD population to long-term Agriculture (USDA) publishing he said, “First and foremost, it Opportunity Reconciliation Act in ABAWDs must work or partici- self-sufficiency because they do in the Federal Register a proposed should be about moving people 1996, and allowed the Secretary, pate in an employment program not require ABAWDs to engage rule to move more able-bodied from welfare to work. It should upon request from a state to for at least 20 hours a week to in work and work training.” recipients of SNAP benefits to impose time limits on welfare . . . waive the work requirement for continue to receive benefits for USDA continues to encourage self-sufficiency through the dig- It [work] gives structure, meaning ABAWDs during times of high more than three months over a all interested parties to provide nity of work. The rule aims to and dignity to most of our lives.” unemployment. The statute pro- 36-month period. States may input on the proposed rule. The restore the system to what it was During the hearing, Perdue vides the Secretary with broad also allow volunteer activities comment period opened on Feb. meant to be: assistance through was asked about work require- discretion to establish criteria for to satisfy the work requirement. 1 and closes on April 2. difficult times, not lifelong ments and his proposed rule. determining whether an area has States may request to waive USDA’s Food and Nutrition dependency. This proposed rule “What was accepted by the U.S. an insufficient number of jobs the time limit in areas with an Service (FNS) works to reduce focuses on work-related program Senate and passed was the same and qualifies for a waiver. The unemployment rate above 10 food insecurity and promote requirements for Able-Bodied bill that’s been there since the 2018 Farm Bill did not modify percent or where there are ‘not nutritious diets among the Adults Without Dependents beginning of the welfare reform the discretion that Congress pro- sufficient jobs,’ which current American people. The agency (ABAWDs) and would apply to regarding the work requirements vided the Secretary regarding regulations primarily define as administers 15 nutrition assis- non-disabled people, between of 20 hours per week,” he said. waivers of the ABAWD work an unemployment rate 20 percent tance programs that leverage the ages of 18 and 49, with no “And what you also passed requirements. above the national average. With American’s agricultural dependents. The rule would not was not a prohibition, it was no Congress implemented today’s strong economy, that abundance to ensure children apply to the elderly, the disabled change to the fact that in one sec- this work requirement in the could include areas with unem- and low-income individuals and or pregnant women. Those who tion it says that the Secretary may Personal Responsibility and Work ployment rates of under 5 percent families have nutritious food to are eligible to receive SNAP – waive that applicability and we Opportunity Act in 1996. This bill — a rate normally considered to eat. FNS also co-develops the including the underemployed – plan to do that for the ABAWDs. gave the Secretary of Agriculture be full employment. December dietary guidelines for Americans, would still qualify. We think the purpose is to help the discretion to allow states to 2018 data from the Department of which provide science-based Despite the absence of any people move to independency . . . waive the work requirement for Labor announced that job open- nutrition recommendations and statutory changes to the welfare We should help people when they ABAWDs during times of high ings reached 7.3 million and that serve as the cornerstone of feder- reform legislation of 1996, an are down but that should not be unemployment. This section of just under 6.3 million Americans al nutrition policy. Bill would establish VA advisory committee on Indian affairs WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. make sure Native American Advisory Committee on Tribal establish a 15-member commit- Board member and U.S. Army senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.), veterans have a voice in craft- and Indian Affairs will promote tee comprised of a representative veteran. “The Tribal Advisory Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Tom ing solutions that work best meaningful government-to-gov- from each of the 12 regions of Committee Act is an important Udall (D-N.M.), and Lisa for all veterans living in Indian ernment consultation with Tribes the Indian Health Service and first step in facilitating mean- Murkowski (R-Alaska) are team- Country.” and will create solutions to three at-large American Indian ingful consultation between the ing up to improve the VA’s out- “Last fall, Secretary Wilkie ensure VA programs work for all members. At least half of the tribes and the VA. This will help reach, health care and benefits and I hosted a productive round- Native veterans.” committee members must be vet- fulfill the federal government’s for American Indians. table with Native veterans on “America’s first people have erans. The committee will facil- obligation to provide health care The senators introduced the the health care and access chal- served America in distinction itate communication between to those who have earned our bipartisan VA Tribal Advisory lenges impacting this special, in every conflict for the past the VA and tribal governments, highest respect with their sacri- Committee Act to establish a VA patriotic group in Alaska and two centuries. Yet, it seems it meet face-to-face with the VA fice – Native veterans. NIHB Advisory Committee on Tribal across the country,” said Senator is only in this past decade that Secretary to provide guidance looks forward to working with and Indian Affairs. The commit- Sullivan. “I’m pleased to have the VA has been paying special on tribal and Indian affairs, and the bill’s sponsors as it moves tee will facilitate communication used these ideas and suggestions attention to the needs of Native report to Congress its recom- through Congress.” and understanding between the to shape this legislation that will veterans, many of whom live mendations for legislation to “Our tribal nations have VA and tribal governments to give greater voice to a communi- in the most remote corners of improve American Indian veter- always held our citizens that better address the unique barriers ty with a proud history of brave- the country, hundreds of miles ans’ access to VA health care and serve in the highest esteem,” said American Indian veterans face ly answering the call to serve, from the nearest VA facility— benefits. Jefferson Keel, President of the when accessing VA services. even during the darker times in places like Bethel, Fort Yukon, The National Indian Health National Congress of American “Native Americans have our nation’s history.” Kotzebue, Nome and Utqiagvik, Board (NIHB) and National Indians and retired U.S. Army served our nation in uniform at a “Native veterans in New Alaska,” said Murkowski. “Out Congress of American Indians officer. “Too often our American historically high rate, but many Mexico and across Indian of respect for the government- support the senators’ VA Tribal Indian and Alaska Native vet- face barriers and roadblocks Country who put their lives on to-government relationship Advisory Committee Act. erans have difficulty accessing to the care and benefits they the line deserve not just our between the VA and our nation’s “The National Indian Health the benefits they earned through earned,” said Tester, ranking gratitude but unbarred access tribes, it is appropriate that Board is pleased to see legisla- their military service. The member of the Senate Veterans’ to the VA services we promised Native people have a seat at the tion introduced to help honor the Department of Veterans Affairs Affairs Committee. “Our bipar- them,” said Udall, vice chair- table as the VA establishes its government-to-government rela- Tribal Advisory Committee Act tisan bill will improve the col- man of the Senate Indian Affairs service priorities.” tionship between Tribes and the will help eliminate barriers that laboration and communication Committee. “This bipartisan The senators’ VA Tribal Department of Veterans Affairs,” prevent our Native veterans from between tribes and the VA and legislation to establish a VA Advisory Committee Act will said Andrew Joseph Jr., NIHB accessing those benefits.” Education leaders support Gov. Whitmer’s first budget proposal Michigan Association of tem in a generation. In her first cation services and $102 million said. “We are excited to see the each pupil and our state budget School Boards opportunity to give details behind to increase state support for work of the SFRC taken into should recognize that we need The Michigan Association of her vision for the state’s public economically disadvantaged, aca- consideration as we work to individualized funding based on Superintendents and Administ- education system, the governor demically at-risk students. Also move this state’s education sys- each student’s need, The gov- rators (MASA), the Michigan called for an increase in the foun- noteworthy is $50 million for tem forward.” ernor’s budget is a huge step Association of School Boards dation allowance and asked the career and technical education Included in the budget pro- in the right direction because it (MASB), the Michigan legislature to create a weighted students, which equates to $487 posal was a boost in funding for recognizes that a one-size-fits-all Association of Intermediate funding formula for per-pupil per eligible pupil. students impacted by poverty, funding formula and top-down School Administrators and funding. “This ‘outside the box’ special education students and decisionmaking doesn’t provide the Michigan Association of “We are optimistic about this approach adopts key recommen- additional funds to increase many students with the support Secondary School Principals budget as the governor is think- dations from the School Finance the number of literacy coaches they need to be successful.” (MASSP) applaud Gov. Gretchen ing about education funding in a Research Collaborative’s (SFRC) statewide—a topic that came “We look forward to working Whitmer on a budget proposal different way than we have seen work, and gives school districts, up during Gov. Whitmer’s State with the governor and the leg- that invests in the classroom and from governors past,” said Bill rather than the state, more control of the State Address last month islature to get a budget passed recognizes the need for school Miller, MAISA executive direc- over how education dollars are where she discussed Michigan’s before school budgets are due in funding equity. tor. spent to meet the needs of our rank nationally for student litera- late June,” said Don Wotruba, If the legislature adopts Gov. Whitmer’s proposal students,” said MASA Executive cy. MASB executive director. “This the budget proposed by Gov. would implement a $235 mil- Director Chris Wigent. “Some students need more will ensure our students receive Whitmer, this will be one of lion increase in the foundation “To make a positive impact supports than others,” said a high-quality education and that the most significant changes allowance. The proposal includes on our school districts we need Wendy Zdeb, MASSP executive school boards and administrators in the way we fund schools in $120 million to increase state to make big investments in our director. “Our schools provide can make timely and accurate Michigan’s public education sys- reimbursement for special edu- public education system,” Wigent individualized instruction for budgeting decisions.” March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 19 State 2019 lake trout regulations to change in Grand Traverse Bay — state harvest exceeded From the Michigan DNR of Michigan. Last year, the state ering three options: (Estimated reduction: 27,400 “Therein lies part of the prob- LANSING — Because the state recreational harvest in Grand — Allow the Grand Traverse pounds) lem,” Hettinger said. “Lake trout 2018 harvest limit for lake trout in Traverse Bay (known as the Lake Bay fishery to be open June Grand Traverse Bay’s lake trout released by anglers do not survive Grand Traverse Bay was exceed- Trout Management Unit MM-4) 15-Sept. 2 with a 15-inch min- fishery is a popular opportunity well. In fact, research suggests ed, the Michigan Department reached 93,000 pounds — exceed- imum size limit, and a two-fish for many anglers. In recent years, that 41 percent of those returned of Natural Resources is looking ing the set total allowable catch of daily possession limit. (Estimated fishing methods have moved to the water won’t live to be at some regulation changes for 77,200 pounds. reduction: 30,900 pounds) beyond trolling and now include caught another day. That’s why 2019. Before any changes are “When either the state or the — Allow the Grand Traverse casting and jigging, too. catch-and-release data collected proposed to the Michigan Natural tribes exceed harvest limits by Bay fishery to be open July According to Heather by DNR creel clerks and reported Resources Commission, which has more than 15 percent, there is a 1-Sept. 30 with a 15-inch min- Hettinger, a DNR fisheries biolo- by charter captains is incorporated the authority for establishing most penalty the following season,” imum size limit, and a two-fish gist who works out of the Traverse into ‘allowable catch’ calcula- regulations, the DNR held a public said DNR Fisheries Division daily possession limit. (Estimated City Customer Service Center, tions.” meeting in Traverse City March 6. Chief Jim Dexter. “Under this reduction: 31,400 pounds) this strong fishery, combined with Anglers can directly improve Each year, lake trout harvest scenario, recreational anglers on — Allow the Grand Traverse increased interest in bass and cisco the state’s ability to stay within limits in 1836 Treaty-ceded waters Grand Traverse Bay this year will Bay fishery to be open May fishing, means more anglers are lake trout harvest limits in Grand are determined by the treaty tribes be required to reduce their catch 25-Sept. 2 with a 15-inch min- targeting lake trout. That increased Traverse Bay by targeting other (Sault Tribe, Bay Mills, Grand by nearly 32,000 pounds.” imum size limit, and a one-fish effort and alternative methods for readily available fish species or Traverse Band, Little Traverse To accommodate that required daily possession limit May catching lake trout result in more stopping their fish outing after Bay Bands and Little River Band), reduction for the 2019 lake trout 25-June 30 and a two-fish daily fish being caught and released reaching the daily possession limit the United States and the state fishing season, the DNR is consid- possession limit July 1-Sept. 2. than in the recent past. of lake trout. Can my medications harm my septic system? By Beth Clawson, your household is taking chemo- However, some chemotherapy and assistance. 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Page 20 Community March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Walking on . . . Munising schoolteacher year for the Native American Woman, Ozah-wa Nimke Kwe. Magdalen (Lena) Frances office. Kewpie is one of the most She was a proud member of Delger. Ms. Delger nicknamed dedicated and sincere persons the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of her Kewpie because there were we have known and very much Chippewa Indians. three children named Frances in deserves this honor.” Barbara, as she was known, the same class. Kewpie is survived by her was the wife to Robert Timothy Kewpie grew up in Munising, husband of 72 years, Edgar Erie Griffin, Esq., a WWII veteran learned to swim in Lake Superior, Gage; sons, Brady (Keely) Gage who predeceased her in 2000. She but after her mother’s death, she of Euharlee, Ga., John Gage was a devoted mother to her eight moved to lower Michigan to live of Idaho, Chet (Jamie) Gage children, loving grandmother of with an older sister and graduated of Munising; daughters, Micki nine grandchildren and her five from Montrose High School in (Dale) Sarasin of Gladstone, grand dogs. 1945. Her best friend in Montrose Mich., Teri (Paul Taylor) Gage of Barbara had an incredible was Eleanor Gage, who had a Bayfield, Wis., and Sabrina Gage memory, sense of style and brother named Edgar. Kewpie of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughters- fashion and possessed a youthful and Edgar met on a blind date in-law Trish Gage of Brainerd, spirit. She especially enjoyed while he was home on leave from Minn., Linda Greenwood of traveling, ice skating, classical ADA M. CHAMBERS PATRICIA F. BASELEON the Navy. They corresponded by Warner Robins, Ga., and Linda music, playing the piano, the Ada Mae Chambers of Patricia Florence Baseleon, mail until Edgar returned from Webb of Cornelia, Ga.; 18 grand- game show Jeopardy and simply Mackinac Island and St. Ignace aged 78, of Manhattan, Ill., his service in the South Pacific children; 14 great-grandchildren; being with her family and dear was reunited with her husband passed away on Jan. 25, 2019, after World War II ended, and one great-great-grandchild; and friends. Born in the Sault on Arthur “Bud” on Feb. 6, 2019. at Silver Cross Hospital in New they were married on Nov. 30, sister-in-law, Eleanor Shaw of April 13, 1930, she lived on She passed away peacefully with Lenox, Ill. She was born on 1946. Kewpie and Edgar made Arizona. Cedar St. until age 14. After the family at her side at the home of March 9, 1940, in Detroit, Mich. their home in Munising where She was preceded in death death of her father, her mother her daughter, Kathy. Patricia attended St. Joseph they raised six children and by her parents; sons, Michael remarried, then moved the family Ada was born on Mackinac Catholic Church in Manhattan four adopted grandchildren. Anthony, Gary Lee, Chet Alva, to Long Island, N.Y., where Island on Dec. 21, 1940, to John and was a lady with the Medinah Motherhood was the focus of her Sr., and David Allen; sisters, Barbara later completed her and NaDeanne LaPine. She Shriners. She loved attending life. Margaret (Jay) Spielmacher, nursing degree from the Long attended school on Mackinac Monday night bingo at the In addition to mothering, Dorothy (Norm) Skagerberg, Island College Hospital. Barbara Island at the building of the old Cantigny Post 367 VFW in Joliet, Kewpie was well known for Irene (Ervin) Cady and Annabelle practiced nursing until she retired Indian Dormitory, as most all going on cruises, and enjoying her exceptional swimming abil- (Blaine) Short; brothers, John, in the 1980s. While a student island children did. Ada and Bud the casino. Pat enjoyed reading ities. She credited her seventh Albert and George Donathan; nurse, she placed her own health fell in love and married on July and loved crossword puzzles. grade physical education teacher, parents-in-law, Sidney and Verna at risk to care for many sickened 14, 1956. They enjoyed many She is survived by her hus- Madge Mayforth, for her inter- Gage; brothers-in-law, Emerson children during the last major adventures together for 59 years. band, Vietnam veteran Gus est in swimming. Ms. Mayforth and Earl Gage; and sisters-in- polio outbreak in New York City Ada had a strong will and worked Baseleon, whom she married taught her all the swimming law, Elaine Gage and Elizabeth during the summer of 1949. hard, whether raising her six girls on June 25, 2000, in Las Vegas, strokes she needed to receive her Barton. Barbara is survived by seven or working her job. She worked Nev.; children, Rob Mayles, Tony water safety instructor certifica- The family wishes to thank of her eight children, Robert at Mackinac Island Carriage (Cheryl) Mayles, and Holli (the tion from the Michigan National everyone who sent cards, brought T. Griffin, Jr., and his wife Tours and the Grand Hotel and late Edmund) Piet; six grandchil- Aquatics School on June 15, food and spent time with Kewpie Eve, Nancy Griffin and Denise most all of the hotels on the dren; four siblings, Judy Whalen, 1960. while she was ill, especially island in some capacity for 35 David Reuter, Lynne Bunce, and This led to her first job as a Atkinson, Cynthia Griffin, Ken and Fran Chaltry, Rod Des years. She gathered tour groups, Ardis Loos; and numerous nieces waterfront director at the Timber Barbara and her husband Alec, Jardins, Rachelle Hannah, Diane luggage and arranged taxis for and nephews. Trail Scout Camp under the direc- Jennifer Griffin, Ann and her and Barry Hoover, Norma Harger, all guests arriving on Mackinac. Preceding her in death were tion of Earlene Ingraham. She husband David Ewanouski, Paul Terry Bower, Mike and Donna She met many dignitaries who her parents, Art and Norma (nee subsequently served as swim- Griffin and his wife Trish. Her Lepovski, and the caring staff of would ask for Ada to assist them Bedell) Iaconelli; and one sister, ming instructor at numerous Girl second born, John T Griffin, Northwoods Hospice. In lieu of on their arrival. She was known Jan Hall. Scout and Boy Scout camps, 4-H Esq. walked on in 2014. A sister, flowers, the family requests that to many as the “Queen of the Cremation rites have been camps, and various church and Mildred Storm, of Long Island, donations be made in Kewpie’s Shepler Dock.” Lifelong friend- accorded. Forsythe Gould Funeral youth camps. She also led a two- N.Y., also survives her. Her memory to the Nancy Golisek ships were built. She loved her Home of Manhattan was entrust- week wilderness survival skills nine grandchildren additionally Beauchaine Foundation at 1232 job and all the people she worked ed with arrangements. trip through the Sylvania Tract survive “Nana,” Sarah, Elizabeth, West State Highway M-28, with. Memorial services to take Wilderness. Benjamin, Katherine, Andrew Munising, MI 49862. Ada loved to read, every news- place at a later date in Michigan. In the 1960s and 1970s, and his wife Bryn, Garrett, Visitation was at the paper and book she could get her Interment will follow at Abraham Kewpie worked as a substitute Griffin, Robert and Henry. Her Bowerman Funeral Home on hands on. She also enjoyed going Lincoln National Cemetery, gym and pool teacher at Mather loving four legged grandchildren, Nov. 12, 2018, with Pastor Ann to the casino to play her favor- Elwood, Ill. School and after school hours Madigan, Pucci, Otto, Patriot and Gonyea conducting her funeral ite slot machine and visit with In lieu of flowers, memorial she taught swimming to students Baloo, also survive Barbara. service. Kewpie’s obituary and friends. Ada was an elder of the donations in her name to the from Eben and Trenary, as well She will be greatly missed by online guest book may be viewed Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Shriners Children’s Hospital or as adults. She also taught swim- her very large extended family of and signed online at the web site Left to honor and remem- St. Jude Children’s Research ming for the Native American loving nieces, nephews, cousins bowermanfuneralhome.net. ber her love are her daughters Hospital in Chicago, Ill., would Education program and provided and friends, both here in the Sault and their families, Karen (ED) be appreciated. aquatic therapy for Munising and back east. Barbara loved Anderson, Gail Chambers, children with disabilities. the Sault and began returning Kathy (Gary) McBride, Penny In 1990, Kewpie was named regularly beginning in 2006. Over Chambers (David Sterk), Sara to the Girl Scout Hall of Fame the years she reconnected with Chambers and Linda (John) and in 1998, she was named to long lost friends and family. She Bentgen; many grandchildren and the Alger County Women’s Roll spent many enjoyable months great-grandchildren; nieces and of Honor. She volunteered at each year living in the Sault at nephews; and countless friends the St. Vincent De Paul store for the family farm, Sweet Grass and colleagues. many years before it closed and Farm, on Shunk Road. One brother survives, Frank earlier this year she volunteered Helen Barbara Griffin was (Sheila) LaPine; brothers-in- at the Commission on Aging for a buried with her loving husband law, James P. Chambers and Dr. couple months before she became in New York at the Frederick William (Sue) Chambers; and sis- too ill to serve. W. Loescher Veterans Memorial ter-in-law, Lois Chambers. Kewpie was very proud of her Cemetery. Her husband Art and infant American Indian heritage and in As her children and son Arthur Thomas III, preceded 1997, she was recognized by the grandchildren mourn her her in death, as well as brothers, Sault Tribe for her 20-plus years passing and grapple without her John Walter, Delbert and Dean; of service to the Native American HELEN B. GRIFFIN physical presence in our lives, and a sister, Ruth. Education program for Munising Helen Barbara (nee Madigan) we want you to know that we FRANCES “KEWPIE” GAGE At Ada’s request, cremation Public Schools and gifted with an Griffin, of Sault Sainte Marie, are strengthened by the gift of Frances “Kewpie” Gage, has taken place. A Mass was held eagle feather fan. During presen- Mich., and Peabody, Mass., our her love and the strength that aged 93, passed away peace- on Feb. 22, at St. Ignatius Loyola tation of the award, a tribal rep- beautiful and beloved mother, she showed us through life’s fully on Nov. 8, 2018. She Catholic Church in St. Ignace, resentative commented, “Kewpie walked on peacefully with family struggles. We will never forget officiated by Father Frank Ricca. died surrounded by family at has been a member of the Native by her side on Dec. 2, 2018. you mom, and we will never, In lieu of flowers, a donation her home on St. Martins Hill, American Education Parent Les Ailing at the ever stop loving you. in Ada’s honor can be made to where she had lived for 65 Committee for over 20 years and Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial If you would like, please the Oncology Department at years. She was born in Munising has worked with school children Building lit a sacred fire and send a donation in her honor Mackinac Straits Health System on Oct. 24, 1925, to Albert and on Native projects. She has made songs were sung by the Healing to the Kaplan House, Care in St. Igance. Lillian (Jarrett) Donathan. She the ceramic pottery that is given Lodge Singers to help her on Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Dodson Funeral Home of St. was named Magdalen Frances away each year at the powwow her journey westward. Her spirit Suite B-102, Danvers, MA, Ignace assisted the family. after her mother’s best friend, and has made special gifts every name is Yellow Thunderbird 01923; or to your local Hospice. March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Page 21 Walking on continued . . . bands. He was also a member Young, Joan Allen and Jean family. Margaret also provided Peltier. She married Louis of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Rippon. childcare for many other Vincent on Aug. 8, 1959, and he Chippewa Indians. A memorial service will take family members. After Eugene preceded her in death in 1996. Surviving are his wife, place later this year. A memorial died in 1966, she worked as a Mary was formerly employed Gloria; a son, Noah (Lisa) Leask announcement will be placed custodian for a doctor’s office at Mark 1 in Jonesville and she of Mt. Pleasant, S. C.; a daugh- in The Sault News closer to the and as a housekeeper for many attended St. Anthony Catholic ter, Trisha Leask of Cheboygan; time of the service. summer residents. She raised Church in Hillsdale. She four granddaughters, Bri, Logan, Arrangements are in the her grandsons after her daughter, enjoyed spending time with Peyton and Kiersten; five sib- care of C.S Mulder Funeral Julie passed on. her grandchildren at powwows, lings, Corey Leask, Cle (Patty) Home and Cremation Services. Margaret was a member of shopping and attending yard Leask, Kim (Mike) Duch, Randa Condolences may be left online Our Lady of the Snows Catholic sales. She also enjoyed camping (Tony) Grubinski and Shanda at www.csmulder.com. Church and the Altar Society and traveling to Canada to visit (Joel) Legato; and many nieces at the church. She was an elder her family. and nephews. of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Survivors include two He was preceded in death by Chippewa Indians. She served daughters, Carolyn (Loyd) FRANK G. LAPINE his parents; and a sister, Linda on the tribe’s language and elder Crandall of Litchfield and Frank Grant LaPine, born on Tallman. committees and attended many Debbie Vincent of Allen; two No services are planned at Ojibwe language conferences. Mackinac Island on Dec. 23, sons, Bobby (Kay Coburn) this time. She shared her wealth of 1942, passed away peacefully, Vincent of Homer and Louie Memorials may be made information on many levels of surrounded by his family on Feb Vincent of Mosherville; five to the Evangelical Covenant her tribal community. 18, 2019, after a brief illness. grandchildren; eight great- Daycare Center, 3424 E. U.S. Margaret was a very happy, Frank left the island to serve in grandchildren; four siblings, the United States Army and was Hwy-23, Cheboygan, MI 49721. kind and caring person who Online condolences may be smiled frequently. She liked to John, Catherine, Lucy and stationed at Rhein Mein Army Martha; and her daughter-in-law, base in Germany where he served made at www.stonefuneralho- cook and can food, and go to Gail Vincent of Somerset. with distinction as a supply ser- meinc.com. bingo and the casino. She was an In addition to her husband, geant. He returned to the Upper The Nordman-Christian expert cribbage player. Mary was preceded in death Peninsula and attended Northern Funeral Home is caring for the Margaret is survived by by her son, Gregory Vincent; Michigan University to study family. one son, Arthur John (Terrie and three siblings, Raymond, accounting before marrying and Milligan) Causley of Hessel; one starting a family. BETTY M. PIFFERO daughter, Rita Anne Vassar of Josephine and Violet. Frank was an avid fisherman With great sadness we regret Sault Ste. Marie; grandchildren, Funeral services for Mary and sportsman who enjoyed shar- to announce the passing of Eugene (Rachel McKechnie) Vincent took place on Feb. 15 ing that part of his life with his our dear mother, Betty Marie Vassar, Matt (Amber) Vassar, at the Sault Tribe Ceremonial boys and others over the years. In Piffero, in her 93rd year. Betty Brent (Lisa) Vassar, and Building in Sault Ste. Marie, his later years he enjoyed spend- was born in Detroit, Mich., on John (Lisa) Clark; and great- Mich. Burial will take place ing his winters golfing in Florida March 27, 1925. grandchildren, Maeci (Kelsie at a later date at Trout Lake and summers in the U.P. fishing She was wife to the late LaLonde) Vassar, Anthony Cemetery in Trout Lake, Mich. for walleye. His final years were Ernest Piffero; daughter of Mary James (Mandy Campbell) Local arrangements are entrusted spent with the love of his life, Muscoe; mother of Glenda Vassar, Madison Vassar, Tommy to Clark Bailey Newhouse Sheila, who he had reconnected Bidigaire from Shingle Springs, Vassar, Taylor Vassar, Erin Funeral Home. with and married after a long Ca., Nanci Paddon of Windsor, Vassar, Alyssa McKechnie, Memorial contributions time apart. He cherished his time Ont., and Marc Piffero of Shelby Clark, Tristan Clark and are suggested to the family. with Sheila and her children and Burlington Ont. Logan Clark. Please visit http://www. grandchildren. She spent many wonderful Margaret was preceded in clarkbaileynewhouse.com to Frank was a great father and years back north close to her death by her husband, Eugene leave online condolences for the grandfather for his family and a family roots in Sault Ste Marie. Vassar; daughter, Julie Vassar; family. friendly soul to all he encoun- She loved northern Michigan, daughter-in-law, Kathy Causley; tered. He was ready and willing especially the Cedarville area brothers, Wilfred, Joseph, to lend a hand to anyone and GLENN W. J. MENARD with it’s beautiful waterways. Raymond, John and Wilfred II always had an infectious smile Glenn Wendel James Menard, As part of Sault Tribe she Causley; and sisters, Frances Obituary and a silly joke or gesture to aged 90, of Sault Ste. Marie, would often be seen having Smith, Catherine LaPointe and brighten someone’s day. He will Mich., passed away on Feb. 10, lunch with the elders. Her big Anne Causley. submission be greatly missed. 2019, at War Memorial Hospital smile and uplifting personality Visitation and services took In addition to his wife Sheila, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. He touched many. She will be sadly place at Anaamianag Nopaming Frank is survived by two sons, was born on Oct. 13, 1928, on missed by many who loved her Tribal Center in Hessel over information Steven and Armand LaPine; Sugar Island, Mich., to the late dearly. Feb. 10-12 with Brother John Win Awenen and granddaughter, Anne Monet Joseph and Genevieve (Myotte) Hascall officiating. Nisitotung pub- LaPine. Menard. Burial will be at Italian He was preceded in death by Glenn served in the United Maplewood Cemetery in Clark lishes obituaries his parents, and five siblings. States Army during the Korean Township, Mich., in the spring. upon request free of A family gathering to cele- War era. He married Melvia R. Galer Funeral Home in charge. Photographs brate the life of Frank LaPine McCoy on Dec. 17, 1965, in Pickford, Mich., served the will be scheduled at the con- Sault Ste. Marie. He was a truck family. Condolences may be are encouraged. venience of his family. The driver for his entire life but, sent to the family at www. Please mail or Skradski Family Funeral Homes specifically, he drove a cement rgalerfuneralhome.com. of Delta County are assisting truck for more than 25 years for deliver obituar- with arrangements. Messages of Northern Sand and Gravel. ies to Win Awenen condolence may be offered at He was a hard worker who Nisitotung, 531 www.skradskifuneralhomes.com loved the outdoors and was very family oriented. You would Ashmun St. Sault CHAL T. LEASK find him listening to sports and Ste. Marie, MI Chal T. Leask, 70, of spending time on the island. He Cheboygan, passed away on Feb. loved animals and had a special 49783, email to 1, 2019, at home. Chal was born connection with them. He was jdale-burton@ on Dec. 27, 1948, in Cheboygan, known as the neighborhood saulttribe.net or the son of Orville and Lorraine “Watch Dog” for the St. Mary’s MARGARET I. VASSAR (Gouine) Leask. He was a gradu- School kids. Margaret Irene Vassar, aged slucas@saulttribe. ate of Cheboygan Public Schools Glenn is survived by his chil- 93, of Hessel, Mich., passed on net, or fax to (906) and lived most of his life in dren, Robert Lovin of Sault Ste. Feb. 5, 2019, in Sault Ste. Marie, Cheboygan until moving to Mt. Marie, Melinda (Randy) Menard Mich. She was born Dec. 5, 632-6556. Pleasant, S.C., in 2002, and of Dafter, Mich., Kenneth 1925, in Hessel to Perry Causley For any questions, returning to Cheboygan in 2017. (Cindy) Lovin of Dayton, Ohio, and Mary Sabrina (Osogwin) please email or call On Aug. 1, 1970, at Sacred Douglas Menard of Sault Ste. Causley. Heart Catholic Church in Marie and Darrell Menard of Margaret lived nearly her MARY M. VINCENT (906) 632-6398. Riggsville, he married Gloria Sault Ste. Marie; seven grand- entire life in the Les Cheneaux Mary Madeline Vincent, Miigwech. Gilmette. Chal was employed children; 10 great-grandchildren; Islands. She attended Hessel aged 75, of Jonesville, passed by the Amoco Oil Company and a brother, Alvin (Pearl) and Cedarville schools and then away on Feb. 8, 2019, at Henry at the Cheboygan Terminal Menard of Sugar Island. technical school in Marquette, Ford Allegiance Hospice Home for 20 years, retiring in 1997. Glenn was preceded in death Mich., for training to work on in Jackson, Mich. She was He enjoyed, hunting, fishing, by his wife; his parents; two equipment repairs for the World born on March 28, 1943, in Clip & especially spending time with brothers, Phillip Menard and War II effort. Following the war, Wikwemikong, Manitoulin his granddaughters, and music, Clifton Menard; and four sis- she returned to Hessel, married Island in Ontario, Canada, to playing guitar in many local ters, Cecilia Lawrence, Delores Eugene Vassar and raised their Charles and Cecilia (Trudeau) Save Page 22 Community March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Legislation reintroduced to improve veterans burial services BRAVE Act would update the current funeral and burial benefit system, treating all non-service connected deaths equally WASHINGTON, D.C. system to treat all non-service as members of the Veterans of nected deaths to $780 to equal including a vault, which is typi- — U.S. Senators Gary Peters connected deaths equally, regard- Foreign Wars. the benefit received if a veteran cally required by most cemeter- (D-MI) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) less of where the veteran passes Currently, the VA burial ben- passes away in a VA facility. ies. recently announced they are rein- away. efit provides $300 for non-ser- The legislation additionally Over the past decade, the troducing bipartisan legislation Veterans with no next of kin vice-connected deaths (plus a indexes for inflation both the median cost of an adult funeral in to improve burial services for our that pass away in a VA facility $780 plot-interment allowance); non-service and service-related the United States has increased nation’s veterans by increasing are currently provided greater $780 if a veteran passes away passing funeral benefits, there- 28.6 percent and has not kept up funeral benefits offered through funds to cover the costs of their in a VA facility (plus a $780 by eliminating the need for with the pace of inflation. the Department of Veterans funerals and burials than veterans plot-interment allowance); and Congress to make further read- For instance, in 1973, the ben- Affairs (VA). who pass away in their home or $2,000 if a veteran passes away justments. efit for a veteran with no next-of- The Burial Rights for another medical facility. from a service-connected disabil- According to the National kin and a non-service connected America’s Veterans’ Efforts The measure is supported by ity. Funeral Directors Association, death would have been 22 per- (BRAVE) Act would update the the two millions members of The BRAVE Act will increase national median cost of a funer- cent of the national average, ver- current funeral and burial benefit the American Legion as well the $300 for non-service con- al in 2015 was $7,181 — not sus the 2 percent it covers today. Pamela S. St. Onge In Memoriam Tribal Veterans Service Officer hours Pamela Sue St. Onge was Onge; many nieces, nephews Tribal Veterans Service Officer Stacy King holds office hours at all Sault Tribe health facil- born to Francis G. and Amanda and cousins; and her paternal ities. King can be reached at her email, [email protected], her primary work cell (LaPine) St. Onge on July uncle, Bob St. Onge, Sr., who phone, (906) 202-4238 or her office, (313) 964-6640. 21, 1953. At 1 pound 13 lovingly referred to Pam as Pea ounces, she was not Lou. expected to live She was preceded in long. She did live death by her parents; March for 65 years and sisters, and in those Gloria St. Onge 2019 years gave so Borland and much to so Doris St. Onge TVSO SCHEDULE many and Buchannon. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Frida Saturday y passed away A memorial 1 2 Washington DC Washington DC on Nov. service is set 23, 2018, for the spring at Warm of 2019 on 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Sick Sick Sick Hessel 9-­‐11:30 Sault Memorial Mackinac Island, 8:30-­‐3:30 Hospital in where she will St. Ignace 12-­‐3:30 Sault Ste. Marie, be laid to rest with 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Mich. family at St. Anne’s Sault Escanaba Marquette Munising Manistique 8:30-­‐3:30 8:30-­‐3:30 8:30-­‐3:30 8:30-­‐3:30 8:30-­‐3:30 We, her family, Cemetery. will miss her every day. We appreciate all of the 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Pam was a gift and used her kind words and prayers for our Sault Newberry Hessel St. Ignace OFF being to touch the lives of all beloved angel, Pam. 8:30-­‐3:30 8:30-­‐3:30 8:30-­‐3:30 8:30-­‐3:30 who were blessed to know her. When we were little children, 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Pam was a member of the Sault We laughed and played OFF Escanaba Marquette Munising Manistique Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa together. 8:30-­‐3:30 8:30-­‐3:30 8:30-­‐3:30 8:30-­‐3:30 Indians. Then growing up you stood She is survived by her by me, siblings, Glenn (Deana) St. Through good and stormy Onge, Mary (Michael) Cope, weather. Marilyn (Michael) Wakefield, There is something God has Francis (Bonnie) St. Onge, given us Ida French (friend Kevin), That’s more than family, Joseph (Christine) St. Onge, He’s placed a love for you, and Dolores (Joel) Raville; her my sister, stepmother, Elizabeth M. St. Deep down in the heart of me.

Stay up to date at www.facebook.com/saulttribe/ March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives’ Reports Page 23 Page 24 Representatives’ Reports March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives’ Reports Page 25 Each board voice bears its own responsbility better systems and processes to potent economic force. I will once cost benefit analysis of our ser- to use that vote for the betterment ensure a more successful and pro- again propose this legislation in vices and programming to ensure of the tribe and work with others ductive tribe. the coming months. our membership is receiving the to ensure that collectively working CASINOS BUDGETS services they need and funds are with others there are enough votes The casinos are the driving As of today, not all of the FY19 spent in an appropriate manner. I to take actions for our tribe to force behind the majority of our governmental or casino budgets am proposing to workshop on the progress. non-grant tribal operations reve- have been approved. The tribal issue of the budget process and In closing, I will continue to nues. A casino budget has not been board reviewed Schedule C this time frames with the entire board push forward with members of the finally approved for this year, and past month and will be considering of directors so we may collectively board who wish to be progressive. casino executive management has finally approving this budget. An adopt a more efficient process. I will also continue to work not provided detailed and timely approved casino budget makes it Last month, I was informed with members of the board to reports on the matter. responsible to consider approving that I “was only one vote.” This ensure we become innovative in While I have stated it in the Schedule C. is absolutely correct. Each board our approach to economic diversi- past — as well as unsuccessfully We cannot continue to wait until member holds one vote on action- fication, membership services and proposed legislation to enable year-end to adopt new budgets able items in a meeting, and the stepping out of the non-progres- it — the tribal board of direc- and should be taking a longer term chairperson holds the tie breaking sive box in which we have been DJ Hoffman tors should not be the Gaming budgeting approach. As I have vote. Just because a member of confined. Director, Unit I Authority or Gaming Commission. stated in the past, the tribe needs the board holds “only one vote,” Sincerely, DJ Hoffman The last month was produc- These bodies should be comprised to require planning as a part of the does not negate the responsibility Cell: (906) 203-0510 tive, albeit not without its share of an independent body that has budgetary process as well as set in that one vote, which is to make Tribal email: djhoffman@sault- of speed bumps and issues. As knowledge and experience in the time frames as well as long range the best decisions for the tribe as tribe.net a tribe, we have many issues to gaming industry. Free of politics, multi-year budgeting as part of the a whole. While one vote or one Personal email: djwhoffman@ address and need to establish our casinos may once again be a process. We need to do a detailed voice, it is my intent to continue hotmail.com How maple syprup came to be imparts lessons classroom when I was teaching. the river. He took with him a big may have to be paid for taking elected officials know that trea- It can be found online at http:// basket he had made of birch bark. things for granted. I loved the dis- ties don’t expire! That they never www.native-languages.org/ With this basket, he brought back cussions I had with the children. forget that there is a nation-to- ojibwestory.htm. Note that in many buckets of water. He went With their youthful wisdom, they nation relationship between the some communities, Nanabozo is to the top of the maple trees and would tell me why it was not a federal government of the United known as Manabozho. poured water in, so that it thinned good thing to be lazy. Why it’s States and tribal nations. That “A very long time ago when out the syrup. Now, thick maple important to work hard. What can they understand that the federal the world was new, Gitchee syrup no longer dripped out of happen to us when life is “too government has a debt to pay to Manitou made things so that life the broken twigs. Now what came easy.” The kids understood. all treaty holding tribes, includ- was very easy for the people. out was thin and watery and just It is easy to draw parallels to ing the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of There was plenty of game and the barely sweet to the taste. adult life, and it’s not too great Chippewa Indians. The services weather was always good and the “‘This is how it will be from of a reach to think about what that we receive via federal grants maple trees were filled with thick now on,’ Manabozho said. ‘No is occurring in the life of the is how those debts are repaid. It sweet syrup. Whenever anyone longer will syrup drip from the tribe. Please understand, I am isn’t charity, it’s not a handout. wanted to get maple syrup from maple trees. Now there will only not calling anyone “lazy.” I am Our ancestors negotiated for these the trees, all they had to do was be this watery sap. When people not blaming anyone for anything. things in exchange for our land. Jennifer McLeod, break off a twig and collect it as want to make maple syrup they But I was thinking back to a But we must not become reli- Director, Unit I it dripped out. will have to gather many buckets time when our casino enterpris- ant on the dollars and services we “One day, Manabozho went full of the sap in a birch bark es were wildly successful. I’ve Aaniin Anishnaabek! Last year receive from the US government. walking around. ‘I think I’ll basket like mine. They will have heard people speak about those at this time, we were in the sugar We must do more, MUCH MORE go see how my friends, the to gather wood and make fires good days, when life was eas- bush, doing what our people have to become SELF-reliant. That is Anishinabe, are doing,’ he said. so they can heat stones to drop ier and money more abundant. done for many centuries — tap- going to take some innovative So, he went to a village of Indian into the baskets. They will have Life improved dramatically for ping trees, boiling sap, sharing thinking and unique approaches. I stories and being together as people. But, there was no one to boil the water with the heated many. It was easy to believe that am working on some ideas along Anishnaabe people. Being in the around. So, Manbozho looked for stones for a long time to make it would always be that way. We those lines that will be brought to sugar bush is a time for rejoicing, the people. They were not fishing even a little maple syrup. Then built it and they came! But things the board of directors in the com- for many reasons! But so far this in the streams or the lake. They my people will no longer grow fat change, as they always do. ing months. We still have much year – nothing. This winter has were not working in the fields and lazy. Then they will appre- In the last couple of years, been one of the hardest in recent hoeing their crops. They were ciate this maple syrup Gitchee tribes are constantly trying to find work to do to perpetuate our way years. Temperatures in the north not gathering berries. Finally, he Manitou made available to them. ways to keep tribal people safe of life and ensure the welfare and woods have been subzero for found them. They were in the Not only that, this sap will drip and our futures secure. Tribal prosperity of our people. Working a long, long time, and we need grove of maple trees near the only from the trees at a certain sovereignty is under attack more together, we can accomplish great warm days and freezing nights to village. They were just lying on time of the year. Then it will not than ever, as are the services things. get the sap to move. I know that their backs with their mouths keep people from hunting and guaranteed to us through our trea- Stay safe and warm and, if you many of our people now live in open, letting maple syrup drip fishing and gathering and hoeing ties. I am proud to say that our can, visit a sugar bush! areas where there are no sugar into their mouths. in the fields. This is how it is tribe has learned the lesson from Anishnaabe gagige (Anishnaabe bushes. I recall that I was in my “‘This will NOT do!’ going to be,’ Manabozho said.” Nanabozo. We have not been just for always), 20s before I had my first experi- Manabozho said. ‘My people are And, that is how it is to this lying under the branches dripping Jen, (906) 440-9151 ence gathering sap and it was a all going to be fat and lazy if they day. This is a great teaching and with syrup, getting fat and lazy. [email protected] life-changing event. The follow- keep on living this way.’ is timeless. It speaks about val- We are working hard locally and website http://jmcleodsaulttribe. ing is a short story I used in my “So, Manabozho went down to ues, work ethic and the price that nationally to make certain that com Recent community workshops are positive events choose to look for the positive, to make some regalia, learn the for coming to our communities involved. lately I’ve noticed many commu- dances or just share some stories and helping us heal as a people. I I would also like to thank all nities offered several workshops with an elder. look forward to seeing you guys involved in our community’s and held community events. We In a recent conversation, I at community events and camps. events and to those for sharing could choose to argue that we was reminded that while going to For those who haven’t attended their cultural knowledge and need more or we could celebrate these events and gaining cultural one of our camps — I highly keeping our traditions and lan- that our culture is being shared. knowledge is great and worth recommend them. Our Culture guage alive. It was once said that I’d like to believe that these are doing, we mustn’t forget the pro- Department is currently in the we were a generation away of just beginnings; our culture has cess matters too. Meaning that midst of re-building so keep an losing our language (our identity), always been shared with those when we attend these events, it eye out for the flyers for spring but with all those seeking to learn who look for it. We just need to isn’t just the event or the knowl- camps coming soon. the language and preserve our come together more often and edge, it’s also our way/our time Things continue to move identity I believe we are a genera- show others where to look. to bond as families, as communi- forward. Our tribe will be tion away of reclaiming it. Oftentimes, it’s difficult to ties. It isn’t just a clan teaching, opening Enji Bgosendaming Look for the positive. I share or seek out because we it’s a meal shared, it’s listening Enda’aan,“Their Home of Hope,” encourage you to be active in have become so busy in our lives. to elders speak and it’s spending this spring, which will provide your community; go to camps, Michael McKerchie, But we must make the time to time with each other. housing for those actively work- attend feasts, volunteer as a Director, Unit I reconnect, to talk with our ances- I’m happy that our Traditional ing on recovery. Plans continue firekeeper, attend meetings, join Good things are happening tors, to spend some time in the Medicine Program recently wel- to move forward with a much committees, provide input and all around if you look for them. woods — to find our balance. comed additional healers to our needed recovery/wellness/detox shape our nation. And conversely if you look for It’s been a long winter, it will be community. Welcome Joe Syrette facility to help combat the opiate Contact me at (906) 440-7768. the bad, you’ll find something. I a long spring — take the time and Gerard Sagassige, miigwech epidemic. Thank you to all those Chi miigwech. Page 26 Representatives’ Reports March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Tribe collaborating with Hazelden Betty Ford We created a workgroup site. All the activities we plan to resentation, and Conservation outcome next month. with identified staff and board hold in all areas will be identified Committee and negotiation team We are busy working on focusing on what was needed to in a calendar on our website and all in place. This has always scheduling cultural workshops make possible. Fast forward to flyers with updates constant and been a priority to both Director in our unit. We have held bas- the resolution that we passed to numbers identified to call and Hollowell and I, with us bring- ket making, moccasin making, identify, house and build a state get information. Our powwows ing forward the resolution to get talking circles and storytelling of the art recovery treatment cen- will be also listed, as we know moving on the strategy and legal workshops in Hessel for the east ter. With this happening and some it’s difficult to keep up on all that assistance that was needed. I am end members and Newberry for clear commitment and direction is available and this will make hoping we have learned from the west end members. Local from the tribal board, ALL of it easier to view and plan in all many years of struggle that we artists host these and we plan our departments came together areas. will all stand together as tribes to schedule in the Pickford, to assist with the Tribal Action We can also announce that the of CORA for our rights and best Rudyard, DeTour and Drummond Plan as well as secured a project Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals interest of all to be the priority. area, too. These will be posted at specialist to house and steer the upheld our position in the law- This will be one of our constant the tribal centers, our website and objectives and goals. suit that we were facing with the tasks to work on in the next year. social media sites. I have heard Today, we can also announce Greektown Casino, which means I am also happy to announce that many comments about the ones lana Causley-Smith, that we will be opening a that our sovereign immunity still Director Hollowell has a seat at we have held this far and look Director, Unit II nine-person recovery home so applies and the litigations trustee the negotiation table as a primary forward to many more. If you are I am very happy to report this that recovering members have for the Chapter 11 case is not able and me as an alternate. We take a member with knowledge and month that we have announced a safe home to reside in until to seek recovery of the lawsuit great measures to consult with the gift to teach an art or teach- our collaboration with Hazelden they become stronger. You can that they filed against our tribe. our entire fishermen and depend ing that you would like to share, Betty Ford Foundation for our contact our Behavioral Health This was a very strong concern on their input to steer us. Many please contact us if you are inter- new addiction services for our Department and they will assist that we had but hopefully this attend the meetings and are ested in assisting and helping. people. As described in the past, and refer as necessary to all the will put an end to a terrible histo- involved to any extent they wish. In closing, I would like to we held a summit of all our tribal resources available. ry we had faced in the past. There We count on them and invite any brag about all our U.P. basketball programs and staff representing This is just one small step to is a long history of this and years member to contact us with any teams. They all did an amazing assist at present. The grand plan ago when I first became a board advice or input working toward a job and I had to opportunity to to hear and discuss the problems is, and I will continue as my pri- member we were over $700 mil- new decree. follow some great tribal member our community had been facing. ority, that we have the full recov- lion in debt with our obligations This month, I will also be youth who took part in the suc- Our projects started at first by ery detox facility on the property with the casino in Detroit. Many attending the annual 2019 Tribal cess of the teams. Good job to the hosting community meetings with we identified. Reporting, I want avenues were sought to get foot- Self Governance Consultation parents and families who support members, focus groups and then to identify and thank all the staff ing and nothing worked with the Conference. It’s very important the path they have traveled in the surveys to have response and all who have worked toward this and structure we had in place. I could for leaders and officials to stay year of basketball! input from the members. We then have taken steps to make it possi- say more but it’s a wound that up on best practices for imple- If you would like to meet created a tribal action plan with ble. hopefully can heal and we have menting and providing services with me at the office in Hessel the data and input collected. This This month I also became part moved on. This is good news for to members as well as getting or Newberry, please contact me took quite some time as many of the Community Health and our tribe today and the outcome updates and information from or anytime that I am in the office departments had this assigned Wellness Subcommittee for our we hoped for. the federal agencies with which (Hessel). Please stop in at your with just other duties added to try tribe. After the initial meeting I I also attend our monthly we must work. Bringing home convenience. to implement, as we had no real attended, I am glad to report we CORA meetings. I can announce this information and working Baamaa pii, staff responsible. Many depart- will be focusing on making com- that we are in full planning and with other tribes and staff is a Lana Causley-Smith, Unit II ments did their best to try to munications for our programs, discussion about our upcoming very important duty that brings Director adhere to what was initiated and resource and cultural activities negotiations for the consent inspiration and knowledge that [email protected], (906) the goals in the tribal wide plan. available for review on our web- decree — we have legal rep- helps all of us. I will report the 322-3818, (906) 484-2954 Tribe updates MAT program with Lucemyra and eliminates the craving for before starting the Vivitrol stages of opening three recov- None of this would be possi- opiates. In order to begin the program and is available in an ery housing units in Kinross, ble without the collaboration of MAT program, a patient must not outpatient setting. As with any Mich. Each unit will have three our administration, health center use opiates for two weeks before medication, these may come with separate rooms with one com- and housing department and all receiving the Vivitrol medica- certain risks. For information on mon living area. These units the team members who work tion. Although we have a few these two drugs, please contact were made available through behind the scenes to help our success stories, we found that the the Sault Tribe Health Center. the Substance Abuse and Mental community that has been affected majority of the individuals who Both Lucemyra and Vivitrol are Health Services Administration by the substance abuse epidem- would like to begin this program available through the Sault Tribe (SAMHSA) grant and the Sault ic. Chi miigwech to everyone have been apprehensive because pharmacies in Sault Ste. Marie, Tribe Housing Authority. They involved in this project. of the two-week requirement of St. Ignace and Manistique. Please will be available for individuals As always, please keep the not being on any opiates before contact the Sault Tribe Health who have been in a treatment men and women in the armed beginning Vivitrol. They are Center for more information on program and need a place where forces in your prayers and concerned about the withdraw- this program. they can continue to recover. thoughts for a safe return to their al symptoms that can be very Another one of our Tribal Recovery coaches will assist families. I would also like to intense and painful. Action Plan (TAP) goals is to them in finding the resources thank all the team members for Kimberle Gravelle Since that time we have a new include a reentry program. The they need to continue living the hard work they do every day Director, Unit I drug, called Lucemyra, which number one challenge for an a healthy lifestyle. Assistance for our tribe. Hello, several months ago, was approved by the FDA and is individual who is returning home will be provided for attending Please feel free to call me the Sault Tribe Health Division non-addictive. Lucemyra helps from a period in a secure setting meetings, doctor appointments, at (906) 203-6083 and leave began a medically assisted treat- curb the withdrawal systems and is lack of transitional housing or job interviews, cultural events, a message or e-mail me at ment (MAT) program with the makes it easier when someone sober/safe living units and access school, budgeting, etc. More [email protected]. drug Vivitrol. Vivitrol is a drug quits using opiates. Lucemyra to employment and job training. information will be forthcoming Thank you, that is administered once a month will be prescribed for two weeks Right now, we are in the final in the near future. Kim Gravelle Tribe working on drug detox, recovery center need to be conscious of the off the problems that confront parts to take a patient from first in the tribe. It will probably be loved ones around us that may them. One of those problems is admission and acknowledgement in different locations that best be suffering from depression and the opioid misuse and addictions, of a problem to the final step of suit the needs of the specific anxiety. Being there to help is so along with all the other drugs that reinsertion into the community program the person is in. This important and needed to comfort destroy people’s lives. The tribe with all the tools and guidance may mean different buildings and them. Time with them is most has for a while now been work- that can be given. even different towns. I do sit on important and if the symptoms ing on a drug detox, treatment This process has been dis- the federal SAMHSA committee are severe, then seek professional rehabilitation and recovery center. cussed as not a few months of in Washington, D.C., and this is help. So many of our members This is a huge project that has so work but a continual helping hand very important to me but also to suffer with these debilitating feel- many different sides to it we will for an extended period of time. everyone everywhere. They are ings and need our help. Please be one of the first to take on its This is a very ambitious goal and all looking for answers to these keep an eye out for places you development amongst tribes. project but we see the need and problems and our tribe, with its can talk to people, it does make Many treatment centers will the need is not being addressed dedicated staff, all want to do this a difference. The tribe is always detox and do a phase of rehabili- in a proper way. We hope this and do it right. trying to support the members in tation and some will just rehabil- approach is the best way to help Thank you for your kind the best way it can. itate or have recovery services. as many as we can through this e-mails and phone calls. Keith Keith Massaway, We also look to the future What the tribe is trying to accom- difficult affliction. I should also Massaway, 702 Hazelton St., St. Director, Unit III needs of our people and bring as plish is to put a complete system explain that this treatment center Ignace, MI, 49781, kmassaway@ As the winter drags on, we many resources to bear to head together with all the necessary will not likely be all in one spot msn.com, (906) 643-6981. March 15, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives’ Reports Page 27 HR policies needed for extreme weather events had that caused some of our busi- I have had members contact me many ways with the services we This is very exciting to be able nesses and government offices with return calls taking hours. currently have. There are many to start helping our people in this to close early or open later. This When the board started the Health people in our communities who way. sometimes affects services when Ad Hoc Committee in 2013, it cannot afford health care or med- Another shout out to the staff appointments have to be canceled was to create better access to ser- icines that we sometimes take for at the USDA for the services they and rescheduled, but safety is vices. We had discussed having granted. There is always room for provide and how compassionate also a priority. We have canceled access to walk-in clinics in all improvement and creating more they are to our homebound mem- some of our workshops and meet- areas. Our current system makes access to our people. bers. ings as well. it difficult to get those services. We have some very compas- We also provide meals three I have asked that a policy be In no way am I criticizing our sionate people who work in our days a week to our homebound written to accommodate our team health center or staff, only our clinics, who go above and beyond members. members when the Mackinac current practices or policies. to help our members, such as the The Unit III black ash basket Bridge closes, the Sugar Island I do understand we want our Community Health staff. Some of workshop was a success with Ferry can’t run, a road is closed, members to use our clinics, but these team members care for our 18 members participating. Josh etc. We shouldn’t be charging our I also know that the only place a homebound members and treat Homminga (Nishnob) and Sarah team members to stay in the hotel patient can be seen after 5 p.m. is them like their extended family. Bedell (Kwe) do such an awe- when things like this happen. in the Sault. Not everyone has a The tribe is in the process of some job. I hope to have them Bridgett Sorenson, Some team members can’t afford car or can afford to travel there. opening a sober living house in back in the future. Director, Unit III the $45. Other members can’t get In areas where we have local Kinross this month. We will be Make sure to mark your cal- I can’t remember a time since to work and those stuck at work hospitals with walk-in hours, we using three three-bedroom units endar for the St. Ignace Family being a kid that we had so much usually end up working extra should allow members to access in Kinross for members to stay Fun Day that will take place on snow. Snow is very good for the hours, so giving them a room them without the triage line. I am after they have completed treat- Saturday, March 16, at the Shores economy of the U.P. with all makes sense for the team member also hoping our pharmacies can ment so they can transition into Event Center from 12 to 2 p.m. the snowmobilers, cross-coun- and the company. be open one night a week until 7 sobriety. The next step will be Please contact me with any try skiers, snowshoeing, etc. I have also asked to have the p.m. for those who work until 5 building our recovery hospital concerns at bsorenson@saulttribe. Unfortunately, it’s the crazy triage line that members have to p.m. through a joint effort with the net, [email protected] or storms including ice that we have call for afterhours care evaluated. I do think we are fortunate in Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. (906) 430-0536.

Photos by Sarah Bedell Some beautiful baskets were created at a recent St. Ignace black ash class conducted by Sault Tribe member Josh Homminga and Bay Mills member Sarah Bedell of the Facebook page From Log to Basket.